inexhaustible

adjective

in·​ex·​haust·​ible ˌi-nig-ˈzȯ-stə-bəl How to pronounce inexhaustible (audio)
: not exhaustible: such as
a
: incapable of being used up
inexhaustible riches
b
: incapable of being wearied or worn out
an inexhaustible hiker
inexhaustibility noun
inexhaustibleness noun
inexhaustibly adverb

Examples of inexhaustible in a Sentence

The world's supply of oil is not inexhaustible. He seems to have inexhaustible energy.
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Because it’s supported by Saudi Arabia’s inexhaustible PIF fund, LIV Golf can outlive both Keith Richards and the heartiest cockroach. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025 Yet this resource is not inexhaustible; the president risks squandering it through his cuts in funding for the National Institutes of Health, hostility to international students, and attacks on research universities. Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2025 Madrid, Spain From flamenco to football to flea markets, Spain’s capital is a city of inexhaustible delights. Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 The thrill of Bella exploring her vampiric powers is truly a treat; the lamb becomes the lioness thanks to her own super-speed, inexhaustible strength and nifty force field-generation. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for inexhaustible

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inexhaustible was in 1601

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“Inexhaustible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexhaustible. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

inexhaustible

adjective
in·​ex·​haust·​ible ˌin-ig-ˈzȯ-stə-bəl How to pronounce inexhaustible (audio)
1
: impossible to use up
an inexhaustible supply
2
: impossible to tire out
an inexhaustible worker
inexhaustibility noun
inexhaustibly adverb

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