unending

adjective

un·​end·​ing ˌən-ˈen-diŋ How to pronounce unending (audio)
Synonyms of unendingnext
: never ending : endless
unendingly adverb

Examples of unending in a Sentence

the writer's latest memoir is a seemingly unending exercise in narcissistic rambling
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These sleek all-white sneakers are a versatile addition to your summer packing list, and their light cushioning and snug fit promise to maintain your unending comfort throughout travel days and beyond. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026 There is obviously a larger lesson lurking here, one about needing to trick out courses to combat unending progress, but no one has any time for that. Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2026 Some crater rims stand tall enough to receive unending sunlight, and others endure eternal darkness in their depths, with temperatures well below –328 degrees Fahrenheit. Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026 Set at a college campus that provides unending fodder for intergenerational wistfulness, Rooster’s strengths are not in being new and different ground for Lawrence. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unending

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unending was in 1661

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“Unending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unending. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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unending

adjective
un·​end·​ing ˌən-ˈen-diŋ How to pronounce unending (audio)
ˈən-
: having no ending : endless
unendingly adverb

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