adjective
-
complete or whole
-
continuous or incessant
-
undaunted in spirit
-
(of animals, esp horses) not tamed; wild
-
not disturbed or upset
the unbroken silence of the afternoon
-
(of a record, esp at sport) not improved upon
-
(of a contract, law, etc) not broken or infringed
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of unbroken
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at un- 1, broken
Explanation
The adjective unbroken describes something that is in one whole, undamaged piece, or something that's continuous, like your unbroken string of foosball victories. Unbroken objects are as good as new, like your unbroken tea cups and the glass that remains unbroken despite being dropped in the sink. An unbroken promise or contract has been kept, rather than violated. If your spirit is unbroken, you haven't been discouraged by difficulty. And an unbroken night of sleep is not interrupted by anything that might disturb it.
Vocabulary lists containing unbroken
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But the Reds/Generals would go on to lose their next 17,000 games, an unbroken streak of ignominy that continues to this day.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Together they shared a thrilling unbroken partnership of 61 from just 21 deliveries, which proved far too good for Scotland and set up a 38-run win.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
As long as the majority stays comfortable with the suffering of the many, our shared curse will remain unbroken.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
Soccer, on the other hand, is defined by constant activity: two unbroken 45-minute halves, with no pause for a soda brand or insurance company to chime in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
The pantry contained canned fruits and vegetables, unbroken jars of preserves, bread, oatmeal, cream of wheat, crackers, tuna, and lots of other stuff.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
