countless

adjective

count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
: 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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Foley has developed countless iconic personas during his wrestling career, including Cactus Jack, Mankind, and Dude Love. Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025 In the quiet corridors of Berkshire Hathaway’s modest headquarters in Omaha, the Oracle himself shared his thoughts about the latest economic saber-rattling with the calm demeanor that has guided investors through countless storms. Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 The new duties, which follow Trump’s previous tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada, are set to raise costs and cause turmoil for countless fashion businesses. Marc Bain and Joan Kennedy, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025 There was a time when going vegan meant making countless sacrifices. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for countless

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of countless was in 1588

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“Countless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countless. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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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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