unstoppably

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ʌnˈstɒpəblɪ//

KK: /ʌnˈstɑːpəbli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that cannot be stopped or prevented.

Example

The team moved forward unstoppably, determined to win the championship.

Conversation

Did you see how he played in the match yesterday?

Yeah, he was running unstoppably towards the goal!

It's amazing to watch someone so dedicated.

For sure, I hope he keeps that energy for the next game!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

relentlessly

inexorably

unwaveringly

Antonyms

stoppably

hesitantly

waveringly

Root Explanation

Unstoppably → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "stoppable" (from the root "stop" which comes from Old English "stoppian", meaning to close or block). The suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner) indicates the manner of being not stoppable. Therefore, "unstoppably" means in a manner that cannot be stopped.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being able to 'block' ('stop') something — that's why 'unstoppably' means something that cannot be stopped.

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