uninterrupted

adjective

un·​in·​ter·​rupt·​ed ˌən-ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təd How to pronounce uninterrupted (audio)
Synonyms of uninterruptednext
: not interrupted, stopped, or blocked
eight hours of uninterrupted sleep
an uninterrupted area of wilderness
an uninterrupted view
a day of work uninterrupted by distractions
uninterruptedly adverb
working uninterruptedly

Examples of uninterrupted in a Sentence

a movie comedy that is 90 minutes of uninterrupted hilarity
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The filmmaker was known as a pioneer of the slow cinema movement, a style characterized by black-and-white visuals, minimal dialogue, and long and uninterrupted takes. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026 Brightline escapes Step on a Brightline train and the I-95 headache becomes someone else’s problem from a comfy seat, with a glass of wine and an uninterrupted hour. Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026 Huntington, Plainview and Syosset Hospitals will remain fully operational, ensuring uninterrupted, superior service for our patients. Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026 This capability supports long-duration, uninterrupted operation on factory floors and industrial sites. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninterrupted

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninterrupted was in 1602

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“Uninterrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninterrupted. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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