adj
Meaning 1
inexhaustible
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
unfailing
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adj
Meaning 2
changeless, constant
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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adj
Meaning 3
infallible
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
unceasing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- unfailing loyalty
- unfailing good spirits
- unflagging courtesy
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: unflagging
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 5
always able to supply more
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- an unfailing source of good stories
- a subject of unfailing interest
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 6
not liable to failure
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a foolproof identification system
- the unfailing sign of an amateur
- an unfailing test
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: foolproof
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From un- + failing.