Word
unabated
Phoneticsun·abat·ed
US/ˌənəˈbeɪtɪd/
UK/ˌʌnɐbˈeɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. continuing at the same high level or speed without stopping. You use this to describe something that does not slow down or get weaker.
adj. continuing at an intense or high level without diminishing in force or speed. Often used to describe physical forces, emotional states, or ongoing activities.
Examples
“The rain continued in an unabated downpour all night.”
“Despite the heavy snow and freezing temperatures, the construction crew worked at an unabated pace to finish the roof.”
“The storm's wind speed remained at an unabated level for forty-eight hours, causing significant structural damage to the coastal infrastructure before finally beginning to subside.”
Examples
simple
“The rain continued in an unabated downpour all night.”
contextual
“Despite the heavy snow and freezing temperatures, the construction crew worked at an unabated pace to finish the roof.”
complex
“The storm's wind speed remained at an unabated level for forty-eight hours, causing significant structural damage to the coastal infrastructure before finally beginning to subside.”
Real-World Examples
“In the Duke of Sussex's memoir Spare , Diana's absence is a huge presence, his sense of loss unabated.” “Still, it appears to be moving ahead unabated, with plans to expand in the years to come.” Etymology
From un- + abated.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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