Incessant

/ɪnˈsɛsənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Continuing without interruption; unending.

The incessant noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate.

Unceasing in intensity or severity.

Her incessant efforts to improve the community were recognized with an award.

Permanently or constantly occurring without pause.

The child's incessant questions wore down the patience of his parents.

From Latin 'incessans', present participle of 'incessare', meaning 'to cease'.

incessant rain

Rain that continues without stopping.

incessant chatter

Talking that goes on without pause.

incessant noise

A sound that does not stop.

ceaseless

Never-ending; continuous.

constant

Occurring continuously over a period of time.

Never-ending hassle.

That project became an incessant hassle for the team.

Always on, no break.

Social media can be an incessant source of distraction.