incessant
Say it: in-SES-unt /ɪnˈsɛsənt/ · adjective
What “incessant” means
Going on and on without stopping.
More precisely: Continuing without pause, usually in an annoying way.
Example: “The incessant notifications made deep work impossible, so she muted the group chat.”
When to use it
For noise, demands or other things that keep going without a break. Usually expresses irritation in everyday or slightly formal talk.
Similar words
constant, unceasing, relentless
Where it comes from
From Latin incessans, "not ceasing."
Quick check
A car alarm sounds all afternoon without a single quiet break, making it impossible to rest. The noise is…
incessant or intermittent?
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incessant
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