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- [uhn-fey-ling]
- /ʌnˈfeɪ lɪŋ/
- /ʌnˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-fey-ling]
- /ʌnˈfeɪ lɪŋ/
Definitions of unfailing word
- adjective unfailing not failing; not giving way; not falling short of expectation; completely dependable: an unfailing friend. 1
- adjective unfailing inexhaustible; endless: unfailing resources; unfailing good humor. 1
- adjective unfailing constant, reliable 1
- adjective unfailing If you describe someone's good qualities or behaviour as unfailing, you mean that they never change. 0
- adjective unfailing not failing; unflagging 0
- adjective unfailing continuous or unceasing 0
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Origin of unfailing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at un-1, failing
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Parts of speech for Unfailing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unfailing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unfailing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unfailing
adv unfailing
- admittedly — You use admittedly when you are saying something which weakens the importance or force of your statement.
- come what may — to approach or move toward a particular person or place: Come here. Don't come any closer!
- fixedly — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- for certain — free from doubt or reservation; confident; sure: I am certain he will come.
- for real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
adj unfailing
- aeonian — everlasting
- apodictic — that can clearly be shown or proved; absolutely certain or necessarily true
- around the clock — continuing without pause or interruption: an around-the-clock guard on the prisoner.
- ball of fire — a very lively person
- boy scout — The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys which teaches them discipline and practical skills.
noun unfailing
- constancy — Constancy is the quality of staying the same even though other things change.
- dependability — software reliability
- abidingness — The state or quality abiding. (Mid 19th century.).
- devotedness — State of being devoted.
adjective unfailing
- delivering — Present participle of deliver.
- goofproof — (of a product, procedure, etc.) designed to be simple enough for anyone to use or implement.
- neverending — having or likely to have no end: never-ending worry.
- weariless — unwearying; tireless: a weariless vigil.
- yearlong — lasting for a year.
adverb unfailing
- dependably — capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
- devotedly — zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.
- explicitly — In an explicit manner.
Antonyms for unfailing
adverb unfailing
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
Top questions with unfailing
- what a man desires is unfailing love?
- what is unfailing love?
- what does unfailing love mean?
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