unending

adjective

un·​end·​ing ˌən-ˈen-diŋ How to pronounce unending (audio)
Synonyms of unendingnext
: never ending : endless
unendingly
ˌən-ˈen-diŋ-lē How to pronounce unending (audio)
adverb

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the writer's latest memoir is a seemingly unending exercise in narcissistic rambling
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The unending debates about standardized tests long ago became kabuki. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 There is obviously a larger lesson lurking here, one about needing to trick out courses to combat unending progress, but no one has any time for that. — Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2026 These sleek all-white sneakers are a versatile addition to your summer packing list, and their light cushioning and snug fit promise to maintain your unending comfort throughout travel days and beyond. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026 In the first one, the island’s mayor Tom Loftis, played by Matthew Rhys, searches for the underlying cause of the island’s unending nightmares, attempting to fix this problem for good. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unending

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First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unending was in 1661

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unending

adjective
un·​end·​ing ˌən-ˈen-diŋ How to pronounce unending (audio)
ˈən-
: having no ending : endless
unendingly adverb

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