ceaseless
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- ceaselessly adverb
- ceaselessness noun
Etymology
Origin of ceaseless
Example Sentences
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Which reminds me of another hapless cartoon character who thought himself a genius but who kept screwing things up in ceaseless pursuit of his quarry: Wile E. Coyote.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
For fashion and beauty industries that treated the female form as a ceaseless work in progress, the butt was just another feature we were expected to make an enemy of.
From Salon • Oct. 20, 2025
The ceaseless churn of NBA gossip and debate can feel larger than the game itself; it’s not uncommon for a trade rumor, quote or perceived insult to consume a news cycle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 16, 2025
How are the Housewives expected to ease a new romantic prospect into their lives amid hectic filming schedules and ceaseless arguments?
From Salon • May 5, 2025
And then there would only be the ceaseless housework.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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