ceaseless

[sees-lis]

adjective

1. without stop or pause; unending; incessant.

   Synonyms: unceasing, constant, continuous, endless

ceaseless

/ ˈsiːslɪs /

adjective

1. without stop or pause; incessant

Other Word Forms

• ceaselessly adverb
• ceaselessness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ceaseless¹

First recorded in 1580–90; cease + -less

Example Sentences

They see each other’s loneliness, fighting in the trenches of the ceaseless internal war that rages when trying to live in a world that hasn’t been built for you.

From Salon

But in a ceaseless offensive onslaught in the opening two innings on Saturday, things seemed to suddenly, profoundly and perhaps permanently change.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s been a ceaseless flow of rivers, cases, encounters, surprises, ideas, contacts and legal cases.

From Salon

How are the Housewives expected to ease a new romantic prospect into their lives amid hectic filming schedules and ceaseless arguments?

From Salon

In the dearth of ceaseless sequel-itis, that is major, and audiences took note.

From Salon

Related Words

• constant 
• continual 
• continuous 
• endless 
• incessant 
• nonstop 
• perpetual 
• unceasing 
• unending 
• unremitting