uninterrupted

adjective

un·​in·​ter·​rupt·​ed ˌən-ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təd 

: 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

Synonyms of uninterrupted

• continuous
• continued
• continual
• nonstop
• continuing

Examples of uninterrupted in a Sentence

a movie comedy that is 90 minutes of uninterrupted hilarity

Recent Examples on the Web

The canny viewer soon learns to let a few episodes pile up and watch them in an uninterrupted rush. —Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026

The length of the average focused, uninterrupted work session fell by 9%, and focused work hours dropped by an additional 2%, according to the report. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026

This resort town is often lauded for its world-class golf and accommodations, but its 12 miles of uninterrupted shoreline, and the quiet oak- and magnolia-lined streets that surround them, are every bit as magical. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

To protect heart health, adults should aim for 7 to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uninterrupted

• corrupted
• disrupted
• erupted
• interrupted
• uncorrupted