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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Dependable, uninterrupted and effective foreign aid is critical to the well-being of millions of children. Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Pool villas are designed with proper living in mind, with work/dining spaces and lounge areas indoors and outdoors, and floor-to-ceiling windows allowing uninterrupted views of the bay. Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 To form flower buds, the Easter cactus requires 12 to 14 hours of uninterrupted darkness for the duration of 8 to 12 weeks. Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026 While Miami may be better known for its ultra-luxury waterfront condo towers, this opulent aerie in Naples offers the same sort of premium amenities and uninterrupted horizon views, but out over the smooth waters of the Gulf of Mexico rather than the Atlantic Ocean. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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