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 Plans also call for a rooftop terrace with a hot tub—glass railings ensure an unbroken view—and a series of terraces that step down to a custom swimming pool. — Mark David, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 The clay in Seagrove, North Carolina, has been worked by an unbroken line of potters since the mid-1800s—seven generations in the making. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 If using grounds, apply in 1 to 2-inch deep layers and make sure the coffee is spread in an unbroken line so slugs and snails won’t cross it. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026 But the absence of an entry on July 2, followed by an unbroken string of entries from July 3 to July 13, suggests that Jefferson eventually realized his mistake, said Jeff Looney, an editor of Thomas Jefferson’s papers at Monticello. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 3 July 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
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  • Penned by Francesco Paszkowski Design, the T60 is more contemporary in style than traditional Bagliettos, showcasing a sharp, near-vertical bow, seemingly suspended hull sides, a continuous black-glass band, and an open stern.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Engineers will evaluate how the concept performs in scenarios where continuous connectivity and persistent sensing are essential.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of continuous
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  • The somewhat muddled tale of a wealthy foreigner in Italy, going feral from the pressures of maternity both lost and found, feels longer on rather lofty style than substance for some time.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Especially because Johnny Knoxville is sort of the peak of feral American masculinity.
    — Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
Definition of feral
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  • Executive leadership coach Sarah Perugia, says the economy is putting immense pressure on organisations, and the result of this is continual change and challenge that’s felt by their people.
    — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The fix gets dismissed as a database bolted onto a chatbot, when continual learning is a fundamentally unsolved machine learning problem.
    — Alexander Kardos-Nyheim, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of continual
Adjective
  • Get ready for a day that feels almost as wild as the land itself.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The prospect cost was likely going to be high if Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and the front office invested in upgrades to a roster currently holding the top National League wild-card position.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of wild
Adjective
  • Ferrari’s 3500 is the 200th to roll off the line, underscoring continued demand for the jet.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Internet blackouts and continued fear of government retribution have made getting a full picture of the crackdown difficult.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of continued
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • Golf star Charley Hull pulled off a savage prank on her caddie, Adam Woodward, earlier in the week, and some people were upset about it.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • The Yellow Death has disfigured the population, and soldiers in white-and-red tunics serve the savage Duke of Tviot.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
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