incessant

[in-ses-uhnt] / ɪnˈsɛs ənt /

ADJECTIVE

never-ending, persistent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ceaseless constant continual continuous endless interminable nonstop perpetual relentless round-the-clock unceasing unending unrelenting unremitting

WEAK

day-and-night eternal everlasting interminate monotonous timeless unbroken

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded ceasing completed discontinuous ending finished halting inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular merciful occasional stopping sympathetic temporary terminable terminating transient

WEAK

broken

Example Sentences

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Instead, there is incessant conversation about Lord Mandelson.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Although an emergency room can keep someone safe, many autistic people find its bright lights, incessant noise and unfamiliarity to be more distressing than helpful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In a California case, lawyers argued that Instagram and YouTube designed features meant to get their client, a young woman identified as KGM, addicted to social media, including infinite scroll, autoplay, and incessant notifications.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Behold “tech neck,” a name for those horizontal neck lines that develop across your neck with age and apparently worsen with incessant smartphone use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

All this incessant, roiling, turbulent activity is in the comparatively cool visible surface.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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