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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.”

adj

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 notes

In 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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The _____ noise of traffic kept her awake all night.

From cease + the suffix -less ("without"), so literally "without stopping."

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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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