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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They were left with countless financial questions, compounding deep emotional scars: Considerations like where to live, how to clean up, whether to rebuild — and how to afford it all. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025 What’s the most important takeaway for the evening is the fact that these supporters, stylists, creators, and countless others are gathering for a special cause. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025 There are countless storylines heading into Sunday’s 2025 Grammy Awards. Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2025 The notorious Sackler family, opioid pushers responsible for countless cases of addiction and death, can’t seem to settle their legal problems without turning to some kind of unprincipled maneuver. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 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 5 Feb. 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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