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Unceasing vs Incessant - What's the difference?

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Incessant is a synonym of unceasing.



As adjectives the difference between unceasing and incessant

is that unceasing is continuous; continuing indefinitely without stopping while incessant is without pause or stop; not ending, especially to the point of annoyance.

unceasing

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • continuous; continuing indefinitely without stopping
  • * 1841 , William Johnstoun N. Neale, The naval surgeon (page 136)
    • The unceasing fatigue of my daily walks to and from Clapham, with my various trudgings from one Doctor Humbug to another Doctor Whimsical, combined with the before-mentioned causes to affect my health.

    incessant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Without pause or stop; not ending, especially to the point of annoyance.
    • The dog's incessant barking kept the girl awake all night.

    Synonyms

    * unremitting * continuous * unceasing

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