Word
uninterrupted
Phoneticsun·in·ter·rupt·ed, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌənɪnɝˈəptɪd/
UK/ˌʌnˌɪntəɹˈʌptɪd/
Definition
adj. happening without any breaks or stops. You use this to describe something that continues smoothly from start to finish.
adj. continuing without any breaks, pauses, or interference. Often used to describe periods of time, views, or physical paths.
Examples
“I finally had eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.”
“The hotel room offers an uninterrupted view of the ocean from the private balcony.”
“To finish the report by the deadline, she required at least four hours of uninterrupted concentration, away from the constant pings of her email and phone.”
Examples
simple
“I finally had eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.”
contextual
“The hotel room offers an uninterrupted view of the ocean from the private balcony.”
complex
“To finish the report by the deadline, she required at least four hours of uninterrupted concentration, away from the constant pings of her email and phone.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun, but can also follow linking verbs like 'remain' or 'be'.
Real-World Examples
“It has spent a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 240 days.” “Intelligence depends not simply on the brain’s wiring, but on the uninterrupted flow of energy through that wiring.” Etymology
From un- + interrupted.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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