CEFR C1

incessant

adjective

Meaning

Continuing without interruption or pause, often implying something unwelcome or annoying.

Examples

The incessant rain made it impossible to go outside for a walk.
Her incessant questions began to annoy the teacher during the lesson.

Synonyms: constant, continuous, unrelenting, perpetual

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incessant (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɛsənt/

Definition

Continuing without interruption or pause, often implying something unwelcome or annoying.

Examples

The incessant rain made it impossible to go outside for a walk.
Her incessant questions began to annoy the teacher during the lesson.
Despite the incessant noise from the construction site, he managed to concentrate on his work.

Synonyms of incessant

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