unbroken

[ uhn-broh-kuhn ]

adjective

1. not broken; break; whole; intact.

   Synonyms: entire, complete

2. uninterrupted; continuous.
3. not tamed, as a horse.
4. undisturbed; unimpaired.

unbroken

/ ʌnˈbrəʊkən /

adjective

1. complete or whole
2. continuous or incessant
3. undaunted in spirit
4. (of animals, esp horses) not tamed; wild
5. not disturbed or upset

   the unbroken silence of the afternoon

6. (of a record, esp at sport) not improved upon
7. (of a contract, law, etc) not broken or infringed

Derived Forms

• unˈbrokenness, noun
• unˈbrokenly, adverb

Other Words From

• un·broken·ly adverb
• un·broken·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbroken¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; un- ¹, broken

Example Sentences

"The decisive vote in Massachusetts continues an unbroken streak for tipped employees and restaurant operators who have fought for their tipped wage."

From Salon

"They've lost limbs but gained immense respect from us and our fans. Their bodies may bear the scars of war, but their spirits remain unbroken. Their mental strength is remarkable."

From BBC

A long oak table stretches the length of the room, unbroken and capable of seating up to 50 guests.

From Salon

The drenched protesters – their feet wet but their resolve unbroken – reach their final destination, Mexico City’s main plaza, the Zócalo.

From BBC

A settlement reached Friday appears to herald the end of the Bay Boys’ six-decade reign over the coveted waves at Lunada Bay, famed for unspooling in a dreamy, unbroken right hand line.

From Los Angeles Times