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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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He criticized the wars of his predecessors not because they were interminable but because they were unprofitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Some matches drag on in interminable tedium, others are over in the blink of an eye.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 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

Finally, after an interminable wait, things began to change.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.