unbroken

American  

[uhn-broh-kuhn] / ʌnˈbroʊ kən /

adjective

1. not broken; whole; intact.

   Synonyms:

   entire, complete

2. uninterrupted; continuous.

3. not tamed, as a horse.

4. undisturbed; unimpaired.

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unbroken British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• unbrokenness
  noun
• unbrokenly
  adverb

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.

Example Sentences

As long as the majority stays comfortable with the suffering of the many, our shared curse will remain unbroken.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

Despite the distance between them, the band's connection remains unbroken.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In early December, Chad Vander Veen ran a marathon beneath a ceiling of unbroken fog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The unbroken principle is straightforward: Voters must submit their ballots by Election Day.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2026

Still dark and tall, unbroken by the storm, the tower of Orthanc stood.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien