# incessantly

/ˌɪnˈsɛsəntɫi/ (US) · /ɪnsˈɛsəntli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/incessantly
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

happening all the time and without stopping. You use this to describe something that is very annoying because it never ends.

For teachers: occurring continuously and without interruption. Often carries a negative connotation of being tiresome or oppressive.

## Examples

- The rain fell incessantly for three days.
- The loud construction noise from the next street continued incessantly throughout the night, making it impossible to sleep.

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