unbroken

adjective

un·​bro·​ken ˌən-ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
: not broken: such as
a
: whole, intact
unbroken skin
b
: continuous
miles of unbroken forest
c
: not subdued : untamed
especially : not trained for service or use
unbroken colts
d
: not violated
e
: not plowed
f
: not disorganized
advanced in unbroken ranks

Examples of unbroken in a Sentence

an unbroken row of trees eight hours of unbroken sleep The band has had an unbroken string of hits. The Olympic record he set is still unbroken.
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In a fit of rage, Gadot’s Evil Queen shatters her Magic Mirror, which then sucks her into its shadow realm before returning to its original unbroken form, trapping her inside. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Rather than move the audience from pillar to post, Thorne and Graham clear the stage for long, unbroken conversations between Jamie and psychologist Briony (Erin Doherty) ahead of his trial. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025 She’s quickly followed by a running younger boy (Nathan Malone), as though they’re being pursued by the same as-yet-unseen force in the unbroken opening shot that introduces everyone’s backs before their faces. Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2025 There is no twilight here, no dim glow—only an unbroken void. Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbroken

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbroken was in the 14th century

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“Unbroken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbroken. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

unbroken

adjective
un·​bro·​ken ˌən-ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
1
: not broken : whole
2
: not tamed
especially : not trained for use
unbroken colts
3
: not interrupted : continuous
an unbroken row of trees
unbroken sleep

Medical Definition

unbroken

adjective
un·​bro·​ken -ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
: not broken
unbroken skin

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