NAMELESS Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

nameless

adjective

ˈnām-ləs

Definition of nameless

as in unnamed

not named or identified by a name the victim of the crime will remain nameless to protect his privacy those nameless editors who write the synopses for TV shows in the newspaper

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as in incredible

beyond the power to describe was seized with a nameless, vague fear that made her seek the companionship of another person

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as in unknown

not widely known a nameless poet who has just been rediscovered by devotees of love poems

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Recent Examples of nameless Rumours break like waves in some nameless river, dappling our sleeves with falsehood. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 But arguably the most intriguing project remained nameless and was little more than an aside. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 May 2026 Most MacBooks have excellent displays, so a cheap and nameless secondary display probably isn’t going to work for many Mac users. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 The man is nameless to emphasize both the singular and the universal nature of his situation. — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nameless

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nameless

Adjective

Axios, citing unnamed US officials, reported Iran had fired missiles at commercial ships transiting through the strait.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Winner of the Week Spanish police announced the arrest of an unnamed member of two pro-Russia hacktivist groups, which had targeted critical infrastructure.

— Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of unnamed

Adjective

In the 29th minute, Argentina sent a pass toward the net, and Messi beat the defense with an incredible first step.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Cape Verde came astonishingly close to taking defending champions Argentina all the way to penalties, eventually falling to a 3-2 extra-time defeat despite an incredible goal from full-back Sidny Lopes Cabral.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of incredible

Adjective

In October, authorities established a cemetery in the city of Deir al Balah to bury unidentified bodies recovered from around the enclave.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The unidentified student was taking lessons at the Flying Parrot Cordoba school and had taken off from Toledo on Saturday with her instructor, Leandro Bertazzo, a school official told ABC News.

— Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of unidentified

Adjective

Intentionally vague and obscure, the Daodejing would go on to inspire various interpretations ranging from philosophical reflections to how to realize the Dao in everyday practice.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
The end of legal slavery in New York should not be an obscure historical fact.

— Tunisia Morrison, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026

Definition of obscure

Adjective

Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
By 1775, at age 47, as the first shots rang out at Lexington and Concord, her anonymous satires and plays were already shaping public opinion in support of independence.

— Robin Follman, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

Definition of anonymous

Adjective

Nonetheless, Simón stirs up the ineffable sadness that comes with wanting answers to the mysteries of your family — and then, like it or not, receiving them.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
That, for you at least, that ineffable quality that gives a density, a weight.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026