countless

adjective

count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
Synonyms of countlessnext
: too numerous to be counted : myriad, many
countlessly adverb

Examples of countless in a Sentence

There are countless reasons why that would not be a good idea. I've been there countless times.
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Rice said he’s been to countless funerals over the last five years in Ukraine. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026 At its peak, discovery in the case involved dozens of depositions, the preparation of several expert reports, the review of millions of pages of documents, and countless other tasks. Gail Slater, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026 Amid countless individuals and companies and research organizations fueling this quest was Thomas Edison, an Ohio native born in 1847. Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Over the course of its nearly three-decade career, Umphrey’s McGee’s praises have been sung by countless critics and musicians. Bill Forman, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for countless

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of countless was in 1593

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“Countless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countless. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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countless

adjective
count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
: too numerous to be counted : innumerable

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