incessant
/ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/
🇺🇸 US
/ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Without pause or stop; not ending, especially to the point of annoyance.
“The dog's incessant barking kept the girl awake all night.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “The dog's incessant barking kept the girl awake all night.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “incessant” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “incessant” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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