unbroken

adjective

un·​bro·​ken ˌən-ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
Synonyms of unbrokennext
: not broken: such as
a
: whole, intact
unbroken skin
b
: continuous
miles of unbroken forest
c
: not subdued : untamed
especially : not trained for service or use
unbroken colts
d
: not violated
e
: not plowed
f
: not disorganized
advanced in unbroken ranks
g
of a record : not beaten or improved upon
The Olympic record is still unbroken.

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an unbroken row of trees eight hours of unbroken sleep The band has had an unbroken string of hits. The Olympic record he set is still unbroken.
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Interior galleries, each with its own orientation and entry, are loosely distributed within the extensive open space of the museum’s single floor; the whole volume is bounded by a winding, unbroken wall of windows. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 This chemical reaction forms an unbroken, self-healing aluminum oxide film across structural parts and fuel cladding. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Thank you for teaching two more children in a long, unbroken legacy to learn more, read more, dream more, care more, and be more. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026 The site also provides unbroken views to Es Vedrà, the white mountain rock on the southern tip of Ibiza, the island's glamorous neighbor. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbroken

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unbroken was in the 14th century

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“Unbroken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbroken. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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unbroken

adjective
un·​bro·​ken ˌən-ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
1
: not broken : whole
2
: not tamed
especially : not trained for use
unbroken colts
3
: not interrupted : continuous
an unbroken row of trees
unbroken sleep

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unbroken

adjective
un·​bro·​ken -ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
: not broken
unbroken skin
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