unbroken
gb/ʌnbɹˈoʊkən/ us/ʌnbɹˈoʊkən/
B1
English
~ 6700
sértetlen, megszakítatlan, egybefüggő, megszegetlen, betöretlen, megtöretlen
B1
1
sértetlen
B1
Usage pattern:
an unbroken [object]
Despite the crash, the windshield remained unbroken.
A baleset ellenére a szélvédő sértetlen maradt.
Handle the box carefully; the plates inside are still unbroken.
Óvatosan bánj a dobozzal; a benne lévő tányérok még sértetlenek.
The archaeologists were excited to find an unbroken vase from the ancient temple.
All the eggs arrived unbroken after the long trip.
Security checked the bottle to make sure the safety seal was unbroken.
Learner examples
The window is still unbroken after the storm.
Az ablak a vihar után is sértetlen maradt.
Be careful so the glass stays unbroken.
Légy óvatos, hogy az üveg ne törjön el.
Her arm was hurt, but the bone was unbroken.
We found an unbroken egg on the ground.
The jar has an unbroken lid seal.
Common mistake:
Learners often say "not broken" instead of "unbroken". While "not broken" is correct, "unbroken" is more natural in fixed phrases like "unbroken glass" or "unbroken bones" and in more formal or precise descriptions.
Meaning
not damaged; whole; intact
Collocations
unbroken glass
|unbroken window
|unbroken bones
|unbroken seal
|unbroken packaging
|unbroken surface
Synonyms
intact (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used in written English.)
Antonyms
broken (Direct opposite, meaning damaged or in pieces.)
Themes
daily life
|objects
|safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not damaged or cracked; still in one piece.
Not cracked, damaged, or separated into parts; still whole and intact.
B2
2
egybefüggő
B2
Usage pattern:
an unbroken [period/line/sequence]
After months of poor rest, she finally enjoyed eight hours of unbroken sleep.
Hónapokig tartó nyugtalan alvás után végre nyolc órát aludt megszakítás nélkül.
They walked for an unbroken stretch of five kilometers along the beach.
Egy öt kilométeres, egybefüggő szakaszon sétáltak végig a tengerparton.
From the hilltop we could see an unbroken line of mountains on the horizon.
The meeting went on in almost unbroken silence.
The team achieved an unbroken run of victories throughout the season.
Learner examples
I slept for six hours of unbroken sleep.
Hat órát aludtam megszakítás nélkül.
We sat in unbroken silence on the long bus ride.
A hosszú buszúton mindvégig csendben ültünk.
There was an unbroken line of cars on the road.
He worked for an unbroken period of ten years at the same company.
The desert continued in an unbroken stretch of sand.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "unbroken" where "constant" or "all the time" would be more natural in speech, for example saying "unbroken rain" instead of the more common "constant rain". "Unbroken" is common with specific collocations like "unbroken sleep", "unbroken silence", and "unbroken line".
Meaning
continuous; not interrupted
Collocations
unbroken sleep
|unbroken silence
|unbroken line
|unbroken stretch
|unbroken sequence
|unbroken chain
Synonyms
continuous (Almost the same meaning; more general, while "unbroken" can sound slightly more formal or emphatic.)
Antonyms
interrupted (Describes something that has been stopped or broken in continuity.)
Themes
time
|descriptions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Going on without any stop or pause.
Continuing without any pause, interruption, or break in time, space, or sequence.
C1
3
megszegetlen
C1
Usage pattern:
an unbroken [promise/record/ceasefire]
The country has enjoyed an unbroken ceasefire for three years.
Az országban már három éve nem szegték meg a tűzszünetet.
Her promise to visit her parents every month remains unbroken.
Továbbra sem szegte meg az ígéretét, hogy minden hónapban meglátogatja a szüleit.
He holds an unbroken record of attendance for ten consecutive years.
The team’s unbroken winning streak finally ended last night.
For generations, the village has followed an unbroken tradition of nightly prayers.
Learner examples
He was proud of his unbroken record at work.
Büszke volt a munkahelyi hibátlan teljesítményére.
The two sides have kept an unbroken ceasefire so far.
A két fél eddig nem szegte meg a tűzszünetet.
Her trust in him was still unbroken.
The company has an unbroken history of paying on time.
They want the agreement to stay unbroken.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that "broken" and "unbroken" can describe promises, agreements, and records, not just physical objects. They might say "not stopped" or "not failed" instead of the more natural "unbroken record" or "unbroken ceasefire" in written or formal contexts.
Meaning
not violated; kept; maintained
Collocations
unbroken promise
|unbroken record
|unbroken ceasefire
|unbroken tradition
|unbroken streak
|unbroken agreement
Synonyms
kept (Less formal and more general; can apply to many things, while "unbroken" focuses on not being violated.)
Antonyms
broken (In this context, refers to promises, records, or agreements that are not kept or are ended.)
Themes
rules
|sports
|politics
|law
|relationships
Definition
Kept or not stopped, especially about rules, promises, or records.
Not violated, failed, or ended; kept or maintained without being broken.
C1
4
betöretlen
C1
Usage pattern:
an unbroken [horse/colt]
The ranch still had several unbroken horses in the far pasture.
A farm távoli legelőjén még több betöretlen ló volt.
He was thrown from an unbroken colt on his first day.
Már az első napján egy betöretlen csikó levetette a hátáról.
Only the most experienced riders were allowed to handle the unbroken stallions.
Training an unbroken horse requires patience and skill.
They bought an unbroken mustang and planned to train it themselves.
Learner examples
The cowboy rode an unbroken horse.
A cowboy egy betöretlen lovon lovagolt.
An unbroken colt can be very dangerous.
Egy betöretlen csikó nagyon veszélyes lehet.
This farm keeps many unbroken horses.
He wants to learn how to train an unbroken horse.
Only experts should ride an unbroken animal.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse "unbroken horse" with a horse that is physically not broken or hurt. In this context, "unbroken" refers to training and taming, not to the animal's body.
Meaning
not trained or tamed (animal)
Collocations
unbroken horse
|unbroken colt
|unbroken stallion
|unbroken mustang
Synonyms
untamed (Similar, but "untamed" can describe wild behavior in general, not only training for riding or work.)
Antonyms
broken-in (Informal term for an animal, especially a horse, that has been trained to accept a rider or work.)
Themes
animals
|sports
Definition
Not trained or used to people, especially a horse that no one has ridden yet.
Not yet trained, tamed, or made obedient for riding or work, especially referring to horses and similar animals.
C1
LITERARY
5
megtöretlen
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] remains unbroken
Despite years in prison, he emerged unbroken and determined to continue his work.
A börtönben töltött évek ellenére megtöretlenül szabadult, és eltökélte, hogy folytatja a munkáját.
Their spirit remained unbroken in the face of disaster.
A katasztrófa ellenére megtöretlen maradt a lelkierejük.
She walked out of the courtroom shaken but unbroken.
The community, though poor, was unbroken by the long war.
He faced every setback with an unbroken will to succeed.
Learner examples
Her body was tired, but her mind was unbroken.
A teste fáradt volt, de az akarata nem tört meg.
The people stayed unbroken after the flood.
Az emberek nem törtek meg az árvíz után.
He is hurt but unbroken inside.
Their hope is unbroken, even after many problems.
She was sad, but her spirit was unbroken.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this is only about physical damage. In this sense, "unbroken" is about feelings and mental strength, not about the body or objects.
Meaning
not defeated in spirit
Collocations
remain unbroken
|spirit unbroken
|unbroken by hardship
|unbroken by defeat
|unbroken will
Synonyms
resilient (Focuses more on the ability to recover, while "unbroken" stresses not being crushed at all.)
Antonyms
broken (In this emotional sense, describes someone whose spirit or hope has been crushed.)
Themes
emotions
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Still strong in mind and spirit, even after many problems or failures.
Not crushed, defeated, or weakened in spirit, confidence, or willpower, despite difficulties.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unbroken
IPA
GB/ʌnbɹˈoʊkən/
US/ʌnbɹˈoʊkən/
Syllables & stress
un - broken (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (broken)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unbroken
Word family
Expressions
unbroken line
1/ʌnbɹˈoʊkən lˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
line or series without gaps
A line or series that goes on without any gaps or breaks.
Examples
- From the plane, we saw an unbroken line of cars on the highway.
- An unbroken line of trees marked the edge of the field.
- He comes from an unbroken line of farmers.
unbroken record
1/ʌnbɹˈoʊkən ɹˈɛkɚd/
fixed phrase
record not beaten or ended
A record or achievement that no one has beaten or that has not been stopped.
Examples
- She holds an unbroken record for the most goals in a season.
- The company has an unbroken record of on-time delivery.
- His unbroken record of attendance impressed his teachers.
unbroken silence
1/ʌnbɹˈoʊkən sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
silence with no interruption
Silence that continues without any sound or speaking.
Examples
- They ate dinner in almost unbroken silence.
- An unbroken silence filled the room after he finished speaking.
- The forest lay in unbroken silence before dawn.