unbroken

adjective

un·​bro·​ken ˌən-ˈbrō-kən 

: not broken: such as

a

: whole, intact

unbroken skin

b

: continuous

miles of unbroken forest

c

: not subdued : untamed

especially : not trained for service or use

unbroken colts

d

: not violated

e

: not plowed

f

: not disorganized

advanced in unbroken ranks

g

of a record : not beaten or improved upon

The Olympic record is still unbroken.

Synonyms of unbroken

• continuous
• continual
• continued
• continuing
• uninterrupted

Examples of unbroken in a Sentence

an unbroken row of trees

eight hours of unbroken sleep

The band has had an unbroken string of hits.

The Olympic record he set is still unbroken.

Recent Examples on the Web

With the playoffs underway, Columbia's players and coaching staff look to prove that the Eagles' competitive spirit remains unbroken. —Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

His tie was uniform blood-red, unbroken by pattern and a statement that his power is solid and absolute. —Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026

There was hardly a dish left unbroken. —Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unbroken

• awoken
• betoken
• heartbroken
• outspoken
• unspoken
• broken
• oaken
• spoken
• token
• woken

Kids Definition

unbroken

adjective

un·​bro·​ken ˌən-ˈbrō-kən 

1

: not broken : whole

2

: not tamed

especially : not trained for use

unbroken colts

3

: not interrupted : continuous

an unbroken row of trees

unbroken sleep

Medical Definition

unbroken

adjective

un·​bro·​ken -ˈbrō-kən 

: not broken

unbroken skin