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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In Meggison’s case, the incessant bills and collection calls, coupled with the anguish of divorce, were like an earsplitting noise she couldn’t quiet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

And he’ll need to get hold of their nighttime raids into the pantry and incessant time spent on social media before it renders them unfit for purpose when their parents get home.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Residents in the neighborhoods of data centers have also complained of incessant noise coming from their 24/7 operations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Instead, there is incessant conversation about Lord Mandelson.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

I’m continually being scolded for my incessant chatter when I’m upstairs.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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