incessant
Translation
incessant, ceaseless, constant, unending
Examples
The incessant noise drove me crazy.
The incessant noise drove me crazy.
We had incessant rain for three days.
We had incessant rain for three days.
Grammar Patterns
incessant ((noun)) continuing without pause or interruption The incessant crying of the baby kept us awake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: constant, ceaseless, perpetual, unending; Antonyms: intermittent, occasional, sporadic
Etymology
From Latin 'incessans' (not ceasing), from 'in-' (not) + 'cessare' (to cease).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'in-' (not) + 'cess' (from cease). Something that does 'not cease' is incessant. It often has a negative connotation (e.g., incessant noise).