unbroken

• Décrit ce qui n'a pas été brisé, interrompu ou soumis ; restant entier, continu ou intact.

Describes something that has not been broken, interrupted, or subdued; remaining whole, continuous, or intact.

1. B2formal

   Marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space, time, or sequence.

   Ininterrompu

   • The team's unbroken winning streak lasted for ten games.
   • They enjoyed an unbroken line of communication throughout the project.
   • The unbroken silence in the library was calming.

   Synonymesceaselessconstantcontinualcontinuousendlessperpetualunceasingunendinguninterruptedunremitting

   Antonymesbrokendiscontinuousinterrupted

2. Not subdued or trainedC1formal

   Not subdued, tamed, or trained for service or use.

   non dompté, non dressé

   • The unbroken horse refused to be ridden.
   • His spirit remained unbroken despite the hardships.
   • The wild stallion was still unbroken after many attempts.

   Synonymesunconqueredundomesticatedunsubdueduntamedwild

   Antonymesbrokensubduedtamedtrained

3. Not plowed (farmland)C1formal

   Describes farmland that has not been plowed or cultivated.

   Non labouré (terres)

   • The farmer left the field unbroken for the season.
   • Unbroken land often has richer soil for future planting.
   • They surveyed the unbroken prairie before deciding to settle.

   Synonymesuncultivatedunploweduntilledvirgin

   Antonymescultivatedploughedplowedtilled

4. B2formal

   Especially of promises or contracts, not violated or disregarded.

   non violé, non enfreint

   • He kept his unbroken promise to return the money.
   • The contract remained unbroken for the entire term.
   • Her unbroken word was a testament to her integrity.

   Synonymesfulfilledhonoredkeptmaintainedobservedrespected

   Antonymesbrokenviolated

5. B1formal

   Not broken; whole and intact; in one piece.

   Intact, non brisé

   • The vase fell but remained unbroken.
   • They found an unbroken egg in the nest.
   • The unbroken chain of evidence proved his innocence.

   Synonymescompleteentireintactperfectsoundundamagedunharmedunimpairedunscathedwhole

   Antonymesbrokencrackeddamagedshattered