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incessant

/ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/adjective

Continuing without a break, often to an annoying degree.

Example sentences

  • “The incessant noise from the construction site gave me a headache.”
  • “The dog's incessant barking kept the neighbors awake all night.”

Carries irritation that 'constant' and 'continuous' lack: incessant noise, incessant complaining.

Synonyms for incessant

  • constant
  • continuous
  • ceaseless
  • unending
  • relentless

Antonyms

  • occasional
  • intermittent
  • sporadic

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