unceasing

adjective

un·​ceas·​ing ˌən-ˈsē-siŋ 

: never ceasing : continuous, incessant

unceasing efforts

unceasing vigilance

unceasingly

ˌən-ˈsē-siŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• ceaseless
• continual
• continued
• continuing
• continuous
• incessant
• nonstop
• perpetual
• running
• unbroken
• uninterrupted
• unremitting

Examples of unceasing in a Sentence

this unceasing rain will turn me into a mushroom!

Recent Examples on the Web

Precisely because China is not an old-style empire, its growth largely depends on its expansion of supply chains, its investments in other countries, and its unceasing quest to embed itself in new markets. —Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025

For decades now, Carlos Santana has helped shape the sound of rock and Latin music with an unceasing stream of innovative albums and truly unforgettable guitar riffs. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025

In today's digital landscape, an unceasing stream of text data flows from news outlets and social media platforms. —Eric Sydell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

Cassatt, too, captures the unceasing mystery of a face that knows it can’t be known. —Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 27 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unceasing

• decreasing
• degreasing
• increasing
• policing
• releasing
• ceasing
• creasing
• greasing
• leasing
• piecing
• nondecreasing

Kids Definition

unceasing

adjective

un·​ceas·​ing ˌən-ˈsē-siŋ 

: never ceasing : continuous, incessant

unceasingly adverb