faceless

adjective

face·​less ˈfās-ləs 

1

a

: lacking character or individuality : nondescript

the faceless masses

b

: not identified : anonymous

a faceless accuser

2

: lacking a face

facelessness noun

Synonyms

• boring
• nondescript
• featureless
• neutral
• characterless
• beige
• dull
• noncommittal

Examples of faceless in a Sentence

a decision made by faceless bureaucrats

it was precisely because he was a faceless individual that the serial killer was able to go on for so long without detection

Recent Examples on the Web

The Shift Toward Faceless Storytelling Another layer of this trend is the rise of faceless content videos that don’t rely on influencers, executives or polished talent to carry the message. —Leeron Walter, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Carpenter is featured on her knees next to a faceless person wearing a suit, standing over her and grabbing her hair. —Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025

In a free society, the people who enforce the law should never be faceless or unaccountable. —Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025

Kurt's key takeaway Instead of relying on faceless phishing emails, scammers are now using hyper-personalized and emotionally charged phone calls. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

face entry 1 + -less

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for faceless

• baseless
• graceless

Kids Definition

faceless

adjective

face·​less ˈfās-ləs 

1

: not able to be identified

2

: lacking a face

facelessness noun