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Definition of incessant

incessant

/ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/
in · ces · sant
Adverb:incessantly
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1

Continuing without pause or interruption; unending, especially in a way that is regarded as unpleasant, wearing, or annoying.

Example

"The incessant hum of the faulty air conditioner made it difficult for the students to concentrate on their exam."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'continuous' or 'constant', which are neutral terms for uninterrupted duration, 'incessant' almost always carries a negative connotation of annoyance, fatigue, or unpleasantness (such as incessant noise, rain, or complaining).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Old French or Late Latin 'incessantem', formed from the privative prefix 'in-' ('not') and 'cessantem', the present participle of Latin 'cessare' ('to cease, delay, or hold back').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incessant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incessant
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