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

The first few years of being a parent can be among the most tiring as moms and dads try and often fail to get infants into a regular routine of unbroken sleep at night. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025

The narrative is the unbroken saga of humanity and fire, a companionship that extends through all our existence as a species. —Stephen Pyne, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025

With long, unbroken takes of two strangers walking and talking, Linklater lets the technical aspects disappear into the story, achieving a remarkable synthesis of directing style and substance. —Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025

Put your hands and arms on unbroken ice, and use available tools to try to pull yourself up. —Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 23 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