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

Across Europe’s big leagues, only one coach is on a longer, unbroken stint than Simeone — Frank Schmidt at Germany’s Heidenheim (who were in the lower leagues until last season) — and Simeone’s seasons of blood and fury show themselves in deepening wrinkles and wispy hair. —Phil Hay, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024

At first, wishes were made on the unbroken bones of the furcula by gently stroking them. —John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024

The record-setting numbers keep piling up for the 67-year old Langer, who earned his 47th victory on PGA TOUR Champions, continued an unbroken streak of at least one victory each season for the past 18 years, and extended his record as the oldest winner in PGA TOUR Champions history. —Candace Oehler, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024

Amichai Lau Lavie is an Israeli descended from an unbroken line of thirty-eight rabbis stretching back a thousand years. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024

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