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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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What sets the game apart is its AI engine, which spawns countless non-player characters (NPCs) with unique storylines and characteristics. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025 This tool has removed countless spots from my beige couch, pet stains from rugs and carpet, food spills from dining room chairs, and that yellow color that starts to appear on mattresses over time. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025 American democracy is straining under countless pressures, many of them rooted in structural problems that go back to the nation’s founding. Andy Schultz, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025 Seeds of wisdom, compassion, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and more continue to bear fruit in the lives of countless individuals. Laurie Richard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for countless

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

countless

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

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