Dateless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈdāt-ləs/ date·less

Meaning & Definition of Dateless

Dateless (adjective)

  1. endless
  2. having no date
  3. too ancient to be dated

Dateless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. dating or surviving from the distant past

    "dateless artifacts left by an obscure people of the distant past"

    similar: age-old, aged, ancient, antediluvian, antique, hoar, hoary, immemorial, old, venerable
    related: aging, mature, antiquated, archaic, archaistic, dated, fusty, geriatric, medieval, moldy, Noachian, obsolete, outmoded, out-of-date, passé, old-fashioned, old-time, old-world, retro, vintage, durable, enduring, lasting, long-lived, permanent, ageless, hallowed, time-honored, timeless, time-tested, timeworn, traditional, tried, tried-and-true, classic, classical, prehistoric, primeval, primordial
    opposite: modern, new, recent
    near: fresh, vernal, young, youthful, contemporary, current, latest, mod, novel, present-day, ultramodern, untested, untried, brand-new, unused, unworn

  2. lasting forever

    "the dateless cycle of the seasons"

    similar: ceaseless, deathless, endless, eternal, everlasting, immortal, permanent, perpetual, undying, unending
    related: durable, enduring, lasting, long-lived, persistent, stubborn, imperishable, indefeasible, indefectible, indelible, indestructible, indissoluble, inexpungible, timeless, abiding, stable, standing, steadfast, steady, unfailing, unfaltering, continual, continuing, continuous, incessant, unbroken, unceasing, uninterrupted, unremitting
    opposite: impermanent, mortal, temporary, transient
    near: ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, momentary, passing, short-lived, transitory, interim, provisional, short-term

  3. having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish

    "it is because of their dateless themes that the plays of Shakespeare are still performed today"

    similar: abiding, ageless, continuing, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, lasting, ongoing, perennial, perpetual, timeless, undying
    related: ceaseless, endless, permanent, changeless, constant, stable, stationary, steady, unchanging, unvarying
    near: antiquated, archaic, dated, obsolete, outdated, outmoded, out-of-date, outworn, passé

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dateless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dateless:

age-old, aged, ancient, antediluvian, antique, hoar, hoary, immemorial, old, venerable, ceaseless, deathless, endless, eternal, everlasting, immortal, permanent, perpetual, undying, unending, abiding, ageless, continuing, enduring, imperishable, lasting, ongoing, perennial, timeless

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dateless

Words with the opposite meaning of Dateless:

modern, new, recent, impermanent, mortal, temporary, transient

Related Words for Dateless

aging, mature, antiquated, archaic, archaistic, dated, fusty, geriatric, medieval, moldy, Noachian, obsolete, outmoded, out-of-date, passé, old-fashioned, old-time, old-world, retro, vintage, durable, long-lived, hallowed, time-honored, time-tested, timeworn, traditional, tried, tried-and-true, classic

Near Antonyms of Dateless

fresh, vernal, young, youthful, contemporary, current, latest, mod, novel, present-day, ultramodern, untested, untried, brand-new, unused, unworn, ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, momentary, passing, short-lived, transitory, interim, provisional, short-term, antiquated, archaic

Origin & Etymology of Dateless

First known use: 1593

Frequently Asked Questions about Dateless

What does "Dateless" mean?

"Dateless" means endless. As an adjective, it is defined as: endless. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dateless"?

Other words for "Dateless" include age-old, aged, ancient, antediluvian, antique, hoar, hoary and immemorial. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dateless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dateless"?

There are 89 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dateless". Common alternatives include age-old, aged, ancient, antediluvian, antique, hoar, hoary, immemorial, old and venerable.

What is the opposite of "Dateless"?

Antonyms of "Dateless" include modern, new, recent, impermanent, mortal, temporary and transient. Near antonyms include fresh, vernal, young and youthful.

How do you use "Dateless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dateless" in a sentence: "dateless artifacts left by an obscure people of the distant past"; "the dateless cycle of the seasons"; "it is because of their dateless themes that the plays of Shakespeare are still performed today".

Is "Dateless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dateless" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Dateless"?

"Dateless" is pronounced /ˈdāt-ləs/ and divided into syllables as date·less.

What is the origin of the word "Dateless"?

First known use: 1593.