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unbreaking

unbreaking

6.5
Something that is strong and lasting and not easily damaged
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈbreɪkɪŋ/
translation icon : inquebrantable
  • This material is unbreaking even under extreme pressure.

Examples

  • The contract was described as an unbreaking agreement between the two companies.

  • Their unbreaking friendship lasted through every challenge they faced together.

  • She wore an unbreaking spirit even in the face of adversity.

  • The unbreaking spirit of the team inspired everyone.

  • The unbreaking spirit of the community helped them overcome the challenges they faced.

  • This unbreaking material is ideal for construction in extreme weather conditions.

  • His unbreaking resolve to finish the project despite setbacks inspired everyone on the team.

Synonyms

indestructible
vsunbreaking
34 5.3

Very hard to break or damage

focuses on the state of not breaking rather than extreme indestructibility
unrelenting
vsunbreaking
28 7.0

Not stopping and not getting less strong

refers to lasting nonbreaking rather than ongoing force or pressure
unbreakable
vsunbreaking
25 2.7

Very strong and hard to damage in normal use

is the more common adjective form used for the same idea
unwavering
vsunbreaking
22 5.8

Being firm in belief or support that does not change

means lasting without breaking in physical or general sense rather than belief
unshakable
vsunbreaking
  • US
8 4.8

Very strong belief or feeling that cannot be changed

is about physical or lasting nonbreaking rather than certainty of belief
unfailing
vsunbreaking
5 4.9

Always reliable and steady

highlights the unbroken physical state rather than constant reliable performance
unshakeable
vsunbreaking
  • UK
4 4.4

Very firm and cannot be changed or weakened

emphasizes enduring physical nonbreaking more than personal determination
unyielding
vsunbreaking
2 6.7

Hard and not easily bent or broken by force

is about lasting without breaking rather than resisting bending specifically
unremitting
vsunbreaking
1 8.5

Continuing without stopping or getting weaker, often in a bad way

focuses on enduring without breaking in a physical or neutral sense
indissoluble
vsunbreaking
  • Formal
1 8.8

Cannot be ended or broken, for example a marriage

is the everyday word for lasting nonbreaking without legal or formal sense
non-breakable
vsunbreaking
3.6

Not easy to break, even if dropped

is the broader term emphasizing enduring condition rather than specific resistance
infrangible
vsunbreaking
9.9

Very hard to break into parts

expresses the same unbreakable idea but in simpler, general terms
undestroyable
vsunbreaking
8.2

Not able to be broken or damaged

is similar but highlights lasting nonbreaking rather than total indestructibility
untearable
vsunbreaking
6.1

Not easy to rip, like strong paper or a very close relationship

applies more generally to not breaking, not only to tearing actions
uncrushable
vsunbreaking
6.1

Not easily discouraged or defeated

focuses on physical nonbreaking or enduring state rather than mental resilience

How Durable

unbreaking
6.5
durable
56 3.6
sturdy
76 2.1
strong
1.0

Surface Forms

unbreaking positive

Morphology

unbreaking = breaking (transparent) = un + break + ing

Formed by applying the negative prefix 'un-' to 'breaking'; the meaning 'not breaking/unbreakable' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Unbreaking is made from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and the word break meaning 'to damage', so it means 'not breaking' and describes something that lasts or cannot be broken.