unbroken
gb/ʌnbɹˈoʊkən/ us/ʌnbɹˈoʊkən/
B1
Inglese
~ 6700
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
B1
property
1
not damaged; whole; intact
Not damaged or cracked; still in one piece.
Schema d'uso:
an unbroken [object]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
intact (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used in written English.)
Contrari
broken (Direct opposite, meaning damaged or in pieces.)
Collocazioni
unbroken glass
|unbroken window
|unbroken bones
|unbroken seal
|unbroken packaging
|unbroken surface
Temi
daily life
|objects
|safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Despite the crash, the windshield remained unbroken.
- Handle the box carefully; the plates inside are still unbroken.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The window is still unbroken after the storm.
- Be careful so the glass stays unbroken.
- Her arm was hurt, but the bone was unbroken.
- We found an unbroken egg on the ground.
- The jar has an unbroken lid seal.
adjective
B2
property
2
continuous; not interrupted
Going on without any stop or pause.
Schema d'uso:
an unbroken [period/line/sequence]
Errore comune:
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".
Sinonimi
continuous (Almost the same meaning; more general, while "unbroken" can sound slightly more formal or emphatic.)
Contrari
interrupted (Describes something that has been stopped or broken in continuity.)
Collocazioni
unbroken sleep
|unbroken silence
|unbroken line
|unbroken stretch
|unbroken sequence
|unbroken chain
Temi
time
|descriptions
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- After months of poor rest, she finally enjoyed eight hours of unbroken sleep.
- They walked for an unbroken stretch of five kilometers along the beach.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I slept for six hours of unbroken sleep.
- We sat in unbroken silence on the long bus ride.
- 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.
adjective
C1
property
3
not violated; kept; maintained
Kept or not stopped, especially about rules, promises, or records.
Schema d'uso:
an unbroken [promise/record/ceasefire]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
kept (Less formal and more general; can apply to many things, while "unbroken" focuses on not being violated.)
Contrari
broken (In this context, refers to promises, records, or agreements that are not kept or are ended.)
Collocazioni
unbroken promise
|unbroken record
|unbroken ceasefire
|unbroken tradition
|unbroken streak
|unbroken agreement
Temi
rules
|sports
|politics
|law
|relationships
Esempi
- The country has enjoyed an unbroken ceasefire for three years.
- Her promise to visit her parents every month remains unbroken.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- He was proud of his unbroken record at work.
- The two sides have kept an unbroken ceasefire so far.
- Her trust in him was still unbroken.
- The company has an unbroken history of paying on time.
- They want the agreement to stay unbroken.
adjective
C1
property
4
not trained or tamed (animal)
Not trained or used to people, especially a horse that no one has ridden yet.
Schema d'uso:
an unbroken [horse/colt]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
untamed (Similar, but "untamed" can describe wild behavior in general, not only training for riding or work.)
Contrari
broken-in (Informal term for an animal, especially a horse, that has been trained to accept a rider or work.)
Collocazioni
unbroken horse
|unbroken colt
|unbroken stallion
|unbroken mustang
Temi
animals
|sports
Esempi
- The ranch still had several unbroken horses in the far pasture.
- He was thrown from an unbroken colt on his first day.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The cowboy rode an unbroken horse.
- An unbroken colt can be very dangerous.
- This farm keeps many unbroken horses.
- He wants to learn how to train an unbroken horse.
- Only experts should ride an unbroken animal.
adjective
literary
C1
property
5
not defeated in spirit
Still strong in mind and spirit, even after many problems or failures.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] remains unbroken
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
resilient (Focuses more on the ability to recover, while "unbroken" stresses not being crushed at all.)
Contrari
broken (In this emotional sense, describes someone whose spirit or hope has been crushed.)
Collocazioni
remain unbroken
|spirit unbroken
|unbroken by hardship
|unbroken by defeat
|unbroken will
Temi
emotions
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Despite years in prison, he emerged unbroken and determined to continue his work.
- Their spirit remained unbroken in the face of disaster.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- Her body was tired, but her mind was unbroken.
- The people stayed unbroken after the flood.
- He is hurt but unbroken inside.
- Their hope is unbroken, even after many problems.
- She was sad, but her spirit was unbroken.
Grammatica
Forma base
unbroken
IPA
GB/ʌnbɹˈoʊkən/
US/ʌnbɹˈoʊkən/
Sillabe e accento
un - broken (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (broken)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: unbroken
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
unbroken line
1/ʌnbɹˈoʊkən lˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
line or series without gaps
A line or series that goes on without any gaps or breaks.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.