unfailing

[ uhn-fey-ling ]
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adjective
  1. not failing; not giving way; not falling short of expectation; completely dependable: an unfailing friend.

  2. inexhaustible; endless: unfailing resources; unfailing good humor.

Origin of unfailing

1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at un-1, failing

Other words from unfailing

  • un·fail·ing·ly, adverb
  • un·fail·ing·ness, noun

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How to use unfailing in a sentence

  • After years of service it still gave out unfailingly its aromatic breath, and felt soft to the touch, like young leaves.

    The Dragon Painter | Mary McNeil Fenollosa
  • He was unfailingly courteous, with a manner toward women slightly elaborate and reminiscent of other times.

    A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith Nicholson
  • He had an unfailingly pleasant manner with everyone, and showed no resentment at those who bought elsewhere.

    Silver Chimes in Syria | W. S. Nelson
  • In their presence he tried to lay aside his troubles, and continued unfailingly kind.

    Napoleon's Young Neighbor | Helen Leah Reed
  • He attracted to his path the curious adventures of life as unfailingly as meat attracts flies, and jam wasps.

British Dictionary definitions for unfailing

unfailing

/ (ʌnˈfeɪlɪŋ) /


adjective
  1. not failing; unflagging

  2. continuous or unceasing

  1. sure; certain

Derived forms of unfailing

  • unfailingly, adverb
  • unfailingness, noun

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