unflagging

/ʌn'flægiɳ/

Thân thiện

The team showed unflagging enthusiasm throughout the entire project.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not showing signs of tiring or weakening; persistent and determined: Describes continuous effort, energy, or enthusiasm that does not diminish over time.
   • Not decreasing in intensity, attention, or quality: Describes something that remains constant, steady, and unwavering.

Usage

The adjective "unflagging" is used to describe a person's sustained effort, energy, or a quality that remains strong and constant without weakening. It is a formal and positive term, often used in contexts of praise.

Examples

• Describing sustained effort or energy:
  • Her unflagging dedication to the project inspired the entire team.
  • He maintained an unflagging pace throughout the marathon.
• Describing constant attention or quality:
  • The audience listened with unflagging interest to the lengthy lecture.
  • She has my unflagging support in this matter.

Advanced Usage

• "unflagging in (one's) pursuit/efforts/devotion": This structure emphasizes the area where the persistent effort is applied.
  • He was unflagging in his pursuit of the truth.
  • They were unflagging in their efforts to rebuild the community.

Variants and Related Words

• Unflaggingly (adverb): In a manner that does not tire or weaken.
  • She worked unflaggingly to meet the deadline.

Synonyms

• Indefatigable: (of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
• Tireless: Having or showing great effort or energy.
• Unfailing: Reliable or constant.
• Unwavering: Steady or resolute; not wavering.
• Persistent: Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action.

Antonyms

• Flagging: Becoming tired or less dynamic; declining in strength.
• Intermittent: Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
• Wavering: Becoming unsteady or unreliable.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• With unflagging zeal/vigor: A common phrase used to emphasize enthusiastic and persistent action.
  • The volunteers worked with unflagging zeal to help those in need.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. unceasing
   • unfailing loyalty
   • unfailing good spirits
   • unflagging courtesy
2. showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
   • an indefatigable advocate of equal rights
   • a tireless worker
   • unflagging pursuit of excellence

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unfailing
• indefatigable
• tireless
• unwearying