uninterrupted

adjective

un·​in·​ter·​rupt·​ed ˌən-ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təd How to pronounce uninterrupted (audio)
Synonyms of uninterruptednext
: not interrupted, stopped, or blocked
eight hours of uninterrupted sleep
an uninterrupted area of wilderness
an uninterrupted view
a day of work uninterrupted by distractions
uninterruptedly adverb
working uninterruptedly

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a movie comedy that is 90 minutes of uninterrupted hilarity
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This deployment included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 250 days, which caused concerns following reports of deteriorating mental health among the crew and shortages of supplies including food and hygiene products. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The landscape here is all about uninterrupted forests, quiet lakes, potato fields, and long drives through sparsely populated country. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 Or these long conversations out in a beautiful setting, totally undistracted and uninterrupted. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 This is an easy species to grow and will provide an uninterrupted waterfall of foliage to your unending delight. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninterrupted

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uninterrupted was in 1602

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“Uninterrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninterrupted. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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