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 Hope anchored the innings after his partner's dismissal, adding 45 runs from 31 balls in an unbroken partnership with Sherfane Rutherford who finished 22 not out. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 The almost unbroken chain of Czech winners here means that the next generation always has someone to look up to. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 July 2026 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 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
  • The moment helped popularize the style, and the name was later applied to the necklace’s continuous line of diamonds.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Consumers are increasingly seeking a holistic, continuous understanding of their health, and practical guidance on how to improve it.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of continuous
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  • The City of Ripon is moving forward with an ordinance aimed at protecting an endangered species by prohibiting people from feeding feral cats and stray animals on public property.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The game starts with a flashback 30 years ago to a feral, filthy Wolverine who’s living alone in the wilderness.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of feral
Adjective
  • Before the game, White defended herself after she was criticized for her response to DiJonai Carrington’s flagrant foul on Cunningham, and pleaded with people to focus on the sport and not the continual sideshows.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Geomorphologists, who specialize in the shape (and continual reshaping) of Earth’s surface, have studied the geometry of river networks far longer, since the late 1800s.
    — Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of continual
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  • While that's wild in itself, the odds are high the resulting damage to infrastructure will lead to a discharge of raw sewage into the water.
    — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As the five members – Jiyu, Leesol, Sui, Haum, and Kya – entered the stage, the crowd went wild.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of wild
Adjective
  • That is the kind of measurement an executive can take to a board, defend under questioning and use to justify continued investment.
    — Paul M. Wilson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The continued spread threatens the nation’s status of having eliminated measles from circulation achieved in 2000.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 Aug. 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
  • The savage battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa had already demonstrated the ferocity with which Japanese forces would defend their homeland.
    — James M. Scott, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The lifestyle mogul made a savage comment about Meghan Markle in a cover story for PEOPLE on Wednesday, calling out her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of savage

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