interminable

[in-tur-muh-nuh-buhl] / ɪnˈtɜr mə nə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

infinite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boundless continuous endless eternal incessant limitless long-winded never-ending perpetual protracted

WEAK

boring ceaseless constant day-and-night dragged out dull everlasting immeasurable interminate long long-drawn-out looped no end of no end to on a treadmill permanent spun out strung-out timeless unbound unceasing uninterrupted unlimited wearisome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brief ceasing ending ephemeral halting intermittent interrupted limited stopping temporary terminable transient

WEAK

bounded finite

Example Sentences

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What followed was an interminable undertaking to create maps of individual countries, to be mailed to subscribers and later bound together as an atlas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

The latest broadside in this interminable war: It seems, according to headlines, that champagne is good for your health.

From Slate • May 19, 2025

After eight interminable days, it struck me: My husband was suffering just as deeply as I was.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025

Rome-appointed commissioners have had difficulties tackling the vast levels of debt faced by hospitals, meaning Calabrians remain crippled by a serious lack of medical personnel and beds, as well as interminable waiting lists.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

I had to stop and convince myself I was still in the same world, that this moment really was part of the same interminable day, now finally at an end.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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