# unabated

/ˌənəˈbeɪtɪd/ (US) · /ˌʌnɐbˈeɪtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unabated
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

continuing at the same high level or speed without stopping. You use this to describe something that does not slow down or get weaker.

For teachers: 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.

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