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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On Monday, Jan. 19, No. 1 ranked Indiana will finish an astonishing if interminable college football season by playing 10th-ranked Miami for the national championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Judge Parnell said the social worker's view was that the litigation was putting the children under "interminable pressure" and should end.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

Baseball’s problem is a seemingly interminable, almost inconsequential, 162-game season, followed by an anyone-can-win postseason tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2025

At another, I answered an interminable list of poorly worded questions about my health, such as “Do you have any physical limitations?”

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2025

Afterward everyone lowered their heads for an interminable moment of silence.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez

interminable

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