unbroken

adjective

un·​bro·​ken ˌən-ˈbrō-kən 

: not broken: such as

a

: whole, intact

unbroken skin

b

: continuous

miles of unbroken forest

c

: not subdued : untamed

especially : not trained for service or use

unbroken colts

d

: not violated

e

: not plowed

f

: not disorganized

advanced in unbroken ranks

Synonyms

• ceaseless
• continual
• continued
• continuing
• continuous
• incessant
• nonstop
• perpetual
• running
• unceasing
• uninterrupted
• unremitting

Examples of unbroken in a Sentence

an unbroken row of trees

eight hours of unbroken sleep

The band has had an unbroken string of hits.

The Olympic record he set is still unbroken.

Recent Examples on the Web

His firm handshake and unbroken eye contact, as well as his unshakeable confidence in conversation, are those of a movie star. —Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025

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There has been an unbroken run of Christmas games since 2021. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

Another consideration is that grouping this all by a calendar year gives the illusion of an unbroken linear trend. —Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unbroken

adjective

un·​bro·​ken ˌən-ˈbrō-kən 

1

: not broken : whole

2

: not tamed

especially : not trained for use

unbroken colts

3

: not interrupted : continuous

an unbroken row of trees

unbroken sleep

Medical Definition

unbroken

adjective

un·​bro·​ken -ˈbrō-kən 

: not broken

unbroken skin