faceless

adjective

face·​less ˈfās-ləs How to pronounce faceless (audio)
1
a
: lacking character or individuality : nondescript
the faceless masses
b
: not identified : anonymous
a faceless accuser
2
: lacking a face
facelessness noun

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
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Word History

Etymology

face entry 1 + -less

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of faceless was in 1568

Dictionary Entries Near faceless

Cite this Entry

“Faceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faceless. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

faceless

adjective
face·​less ˈfās-ləs How to pronounce faceless (audio)
1
: not able to be identified
2
: lacking a face
facelessness noun

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