adjective

incessant

ihn-SEHS-uhnt

Incessant (adjective) means continuing without stopping, usually in an annoying way. Example: “The incessant drilling next door gave her a headache all afternoon.”

adjective

Continuing without stopping, usually in an annoying way.

"The incessant drilling next door gave her a headache all afternoon."

"He was irritated by the dog's incessant barking."

How to use incessant

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNever-ending, and usually annoying because of it.

Common pairings

incessant noise incessant chatter incessant rain

Word forms

more incessant comparative, most incessant superlative

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Etymology

From Latin incessans, "not ceasing," from in- ("not") + cessāns ("ceasing").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for incessant

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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").