unbroken

adjective

ˌən-ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
Definition of unbrokennext
1
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions just mile after mile of unbroken woodland

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2
as in feral
living outdoors without taming or domestication by humans a young, unbroken horse

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Recent Examples of unbroken To be clear, this remains a bull market, the S&P 500's uptrend unbroken, with constant rotations between AI tech and remainder of the market fitfully supporting the tape, with pullbacks limited to 3% for half a year. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 Organizations hire people based on their future potential, not based on unbroken continuity. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The 5,099-square-foot spread, just completed this year, is one of only a few estates on the California island built in an unbroken descent from the main road down to the bay. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 Russia sends drone after drone, forging an unbroken chain of threats. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbroken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbroken
  1. continuous
  2. feral
  3. continual
  4. wild
  5. continued
  6. wilding
  7. continuing
  8. savage
Adjective
  • Demand is largely coming from data centers, which require the kind of continuous, on-site power generation fuel cells provide.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
  • These incentives vary considerably, but some car insurers reward customers who renew early, maintain continuous coverage or remain insured with the company for several years.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of continuous
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  • That cute little feral furball was mean as hell and bit, scratched, and ultimately abandoned the family.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In the most recent film, human beings become feral primitives in a classic role reversal.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of feral
Adjective
  • This is punctured by a wailing refrain from Lyons, whose runs serve as a continual anchor to the jazz tradition throughout his time with Taylor.
    — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Although policymakers play a continual role in ensuring the quality of HEI charter authorizers and their schools, the model is a natural extension of Florida’s new paradigm of education choice.
    — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of continual
Adjective
  • The Colts have been engaged in trade discussions with players like Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs after dealing Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner to kick off what many expect to be a wild trade deadline period.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Representations of fauna include horses, deer, wild oxen, and at least one bear, though identification is difficult due to the limited depiction of details such as eyes, nostrils, hooves, manes, and coats.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wild
Adjective
  • The recent unrest in Europe and continued softness in the Middle East means brands are banking even more — and putting extra pressure — on the US.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Three additional substances have been added to the ZDHC MRSL Candidate List for continued monitoring, while two substances have been moved to the Archive List.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of continued
Adjective
  • This experience prioritizes the animals’ wellbeing by focusing on increasing the population, collecting data, and working with experts who have success in re-wilding.
    — Jack Tydeman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Definition of wilding
Adjective
  • Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.
    — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
  • State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuing
Adjective
  • Reducing Gulliver’s Travels to only a topsy-turvy tale of humans both tiny and massive is to ignore the savage intellect that penned its words.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In ancient, supposedly more savage times, public killings were common.
    — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
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“Unbroken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbroken. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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