colorless

adjective

col·​or·​less ˈkə-lər-ləs 

: lacking color: such as

a

: pallid, blanched

a colorless complexion

b

: dull, uninteresting

colorless prose

colorlessly adverb

colorlessness noun

Synonyms

• tintless [archaic]
• uncolored
• undyed
• unpainted
• unstained
• white

Examples of colorless in a Sentence

since we can't decide what color to paint the doghouse, our latest home project remains colorless for the time being

page after page of colorless prose without even one neat turn of phrase

Recent Examples on the Web

Soju is a clear and colorless, a spirit similar to vodka, which lends itself to adding fruity flavors. —Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

Benzene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor, widely used in industrial applications such as the production of plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, and other chemicals. —David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025

Benzene is a colorless liquid chemical that quickly evaporates when exposed to air. —Amber Brenza, Health, 12 Mar. 2025

Carbon monoxide is a fatal odorless, colorless gas; gas- and oil-burning furnaces, portable generators and charcoal grills produce it, among other common items, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). —Charna Flam, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

colorless

adjective

col·​or·​less ˈkəl-ər-ləs 

1

: lacking color

a colorless liquid

2

: dull entry 1 sense 8

colorless writing

colorlessly adverb

colorlessness noun