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ceaseless
SEES-luhs
Ceaseless (adj) means Never stopping; going on constantly without a break. Example: “The ceaseless noise of traffic kept her awake all night.”
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Never stopping; going on constantly without a break.
"The ceaseless noise of traffic kept her awake all night."
"He worked with ceaseless energy to finish the project on time."
How to use ceaseless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNon-stop; continuing without pause.
When to use it
A literary or formal word — everyday speech usually prefers "constant" or "non-stop."
Common pairings
ceaseless noise
ceaseless effort
ceaseless rain
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Etymology
From cease + the suffix -less ("without"), so literally "without stopping."
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Rhymes for ceaseless
useless
ageless
wireless
hopeless
homeless
tireless
careless
lifeless
baseless
clueless
timeless
loveless
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ceaseless” mean?
The word “ceaseless” means never stopping; going on constantly without a break. In plain terms, non-stop; continuing without pause.
How do you pronounce “ceaseless”?
“Ceaseless” is pronounced SEES-luhs (/ˈsiːsləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “ceaseless” in a sentence?
Here is “ceaseless” used in a sentence: “The ceaseless noise of traffic kept her awake all night.”
What part of speech is “ceaseless”?
“Ceaseless” is an adjective.
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