Word
unending
Phoneticsun·end·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈnɛndɪŋ/
UK/ˌʌnˈɛndɪŋ/
Definition
adj. having no end or lasting for a very long time. You use this to describe something that feels like it will never stop.
adj. having no end or continuing indefinitely. Often used to describe a state or process that feels exhausting or overwhelming due to its length.
Examples
“The long summer holidays felt like an unending period of time.”
“After working on the same project for three years without a break, the team felt like they were facing an unending challenge.”
“The philosopher argued that the pursuit of absolute truth is an unending journey, one that requires constant questioning and the rejection of any final, static conclusion.”
Examples
simple
“The long summer holidays felt like an unending period of time.”
contextual
“After working on the same project for three years without a break, the team felt like they were facing an unending challenge.”
complex
“The philosopher argued that the pursuit of absolute truth is an unending journey, one that requires constant questioning and the rejection of any final, static conclusion.”
Real-World Examples
“Modern life comes with an unending, auto-populating to-do list.” “His piece, his first use of lightbulbs, was made after the death of his partner Ross Laycock from an Aids-related illness and is about their unending love.” Etymology
From un- + ending.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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