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

Azazel Jacobs directs with necessary restraint, letting the film unfold in long, unbroken takes that capture the discomfort of close quarters and emotional unease. —Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Each would also unfold in real time, with the camera following the participants in what would appear to be an unbroken single shot. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025

But most effective is their regular use of extended oners — long, unbroken takes that follow Matt around like a guilty conscience. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025

Put your hands and arms on unbroken ice, and use available tools to try to pull yourself up. —Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unbroken

• awoken
• betoken
• heartbroken
• outspoken
• unspoken
• broken
• oaken
• spoken
• token
• woken

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