incessant
5 synonyms and 4 antonyms for incessant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Continuing without stopping, usually in an annoying way.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use incessant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
incessant noise
incessant chatter
incessant rain
Etymology
From Latin incessans, "not ceasing," from in- ("not") + cessāns ("ceasing").
Full origin of incessant →Frequently asked questions
What does “incessant” mean?
The word “incessant” means continuing without stopping, usually in an annoying way. In plain terms, never-ending, and usually annoying because of it.
How do you pronounce “incessant”?
“Incessant” is pronounced ihn-SEHS-uhnt (/ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “incessant” in a sentence?
Here is “incessant” used in a sentence: “The incessant drilling next door gave her a headache all afternoon.”
What part of speech is “incessant”?
“Incessant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “incessant” come from?
The word “incessant” comes from Latin. From Latin incessans, "not ceasing," from in- ("not") + cessāns ("ceasing").
