unbroken / unabated
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unabated
Continuing with undiminished strength, intensity, or validity. Often describes high demand, great interest, or a strong will that does not weaken.
Das Interesse an nachhaltigen Produkten ist ungebrochen.
Interest in sustainable products remains unabated.
unbroken
In relation to spirit, will, or morale: not defeated, subdued, or discouraged. Expresses inner strength and resilience.
Trotz der Niederlage zeigte die Mannschaft einen ungebrochenen Kampfgeist.
Despite the defeat, the team showed an unbroken fighting spirit.
unbroken
Literally: not broken into pieces; remaining physically intact.
Das Siegel auf dem alten Brief war nach all den Jahren noch ungebrochen.
The seal on the old letter was still unbroken after all those years.
The word consists of the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'gebrochen' (broken), the past participle of 'brechen' (to break). The literal meaning is therefore 'not broken'. This basic idea is also transferred to abstract things like will or interest.
Sein Wille, das Projekt zu beenden, ist auch nach den Rückschlägen ungebrochen.
His will to finish the project remains unbroken even after the setbacks.
In this meaning, 'ungebrochen' (unabated) often describes high demand or strong interest. Typical nouns are 'Trend' (trend), 'Nachfrage' (demand), 'Popularität' (popularity), or 'Interesse' (interest).
Der Trend zu regionalen Lebensmitteln ist ungebrochen.
The trend toward regional foods remains unabated.
When it is about inner strength, 'ungebrochen' (unbroken) is often combined with nouns that describe an attitude or feeling. Common phrases are 'ungebrochener Wille' (unbroken will), 'ungebrochener Mut' (unbroken courage), 'ungebrochener Optimismus' (unbroken optimism), or 'ungebrochener Kampfgeist' (unbroken fighting spirit).
Trotz der schwierigen Situation zeigte sie einen ungebrochenen Optimismus.
Despite the difficult situation, she showed unbroken optimism.
You can recognize the literal meaning 'physically intact' from the fact that the word refers to a concrete object that could break. This use is less common than the figurative meaning.
Der alte Spiegel kam ungebrochen im neuen Haus an.
The old mirror arrived at the new house unbroken.
steadfast
Both words can express inner strength despite difficulties. standhaft emphasizes that someone does not give up a firm attitude or conviction, whereas ungebrochen describes a will or morale that remains strong despite defeats. Choose standhaft for the attitude and ungebrochen for the continuing strength.
Trotz der Niederlage blieb sein Wille ungebrochen.
Despite the defeat, his will remained unbroken.
Trotz der Kritik blieb er standhaft bei seiner festen Überzeugung.
Despite the criticism, he remained steadfast in his firm conviction.
