uninterrupted
B1Pronunciation
UK
- /ˌʌnˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
US
- /ˌənɪnərˈəptɪd/
- /ˌənɪntərˈəptɪd/
Description
- Not broken
- Continuous
- Without a pause
- Without disturbance
- Unbroken
Imagine a quiet evening where nothing breaks the calm. That is the basic idea of uninterrupted. It describes something that continues without stopping, without a pause, or without anything getting in the way. A good night's sleep can be uninterrupted if you do not wake up until morning. An uninterrupted view from a mountaintop means nothing blocks what you can see. In technology, an uninterrupted flow of data means the connection keeps going smoothly.
Think of it as a line with no gaps. If someone asks for uninterrupted time to focus, they want time to work without being disturbed.
The word uninterrupted describes something that continues without any break in flow, sequence, or disturbance. It implies a sense of completeness and a total lack of interference. It is more than just "not stopped"; it suggests a smooth, consistent experience from start to finish.
You might describe a deep conversation as uninterrupted if you were able to share thoughts freely without being cut off. A writer might crave uninterrupted hours to work on their novel, sequestered from the pings of emails and phone calls. Even a long road trip becomes more enjoyable when you hit uninterrupted stretches of scenic highway where the rhythm of the drive remains steady.
The concept extends far beyond physical experiences. An uninterrupted record of events signifies a complete and unbroken history. In the world of technology, we rely on "uninterruptible" power supplies (UPS) to ensure an uninterrupted flow of electricity, even during sudden outages.
Today, it is useful in any context where continuity matters. Whether you are describing a peaceful moment of reflection, a technical process, a clear view, or a historical record, uninterrupted suggests that something continues smoothly without pause, blockage, or disturbance.
Examples
- 1
Sleep
The baby finally slept for six uninterrupted hours.
- 2
View
From the balcony, we had an uninterrupted view of the sea.
Phrase
uninterrupted view
a view with nothing blocking it
- 3
Focus time
I need an uninterrupted hour to finish this report.
Pattern
uninterrupted + time period
time when nobody stops or disturbs you
- 4
Phone service
Phone service remained uninterrupted throughout the storm.
- 5
Peace
The country enjoyed nearly twenty years of uninterrupted peace.
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- uninterruptedadjective