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Definition of unflagging
unflagging
/ʌnˈflæɡ.ɪŋ/
un · flag · ging
Adverb:unflaggingly
unflagging Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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1
Tireless, persistent, and never weakening or losing enthusiasm.
Example
"The research team achieved a breakthrough thanks to her unflagging dedication to the project."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 16th century, this word combines the prefix 'un-' with the present participle of the verb 'flag' (meaning 'to droop, wither, or lose vigor'), which likely derives from Old Norse 'flaka' ('to flicker or hang loosely').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unflagging. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unflagging