unending

adjective

un·​end·​ing ˌən-ˈen-diŋ 

: never ending : endless

unendingly

ˌən-ˈen-diŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of unending

• endless
• eternal
• immortal

Examples of unending in a Sentence

the writer's latest memoir is a seemingly unending exercise in narcissistic rambling

Recent Examples on the Web

For someone whose entire life has revolved around Australia Zoo, what strikes me most about Irwin is his seemingly unending enthusiasm for his hometown. — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

From there, the tension stems not from an unending well of sustained suspense but from the shrapnel-like feeling of worry that comes from enduring too many uncomfortable misunderstandings at once. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 July 2026

Up here, on the tundra of Alaska’s North Slope, the summer sun dances in an unending ellipse. — Jordan McGillis, Washington Post, 18 July 2026

Based on a ridiculous true story, the 2018 comedy Tag follows four adult friends who have been engaged in an unending game of tag since 1983, with one of them (played by Jeremy Renner) having the distinction of never being tagged in 35 years. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unending

• amending
• appending
• ascending
• attending
• befriending
• commending
• contending
• defending
• depending
• descending
• distending
• expending

Kids Definition

unending

adjective

un·​end·​ing ˌən-ˈen-diŋ 

ˈən-

: having no ending : endless

unendingly adverb