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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In some ways, the countless pregnancy videos that are uploaded to YouTube each week aren't reflecting national fertility rates simply because they're not designed to. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 Throughout countless film projects and opportunities, she’s remained true to herself. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025 Open world games like Skyrim or The Witcher present seamless realms to explore, filled with countless little icons and distractions to tackle, some of which feel like nothing more than toothless distractions. Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025 The audience for his sometimes extreme views exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many Americans chafed at the government shutdown measures and vaccine mandates even though those measures prevented countless deaths. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 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 22 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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