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 of faceless

• 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

Mayes wanted to cuss the faceless user out, but decided to simply block the account. —Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026

The 49ers’ defensive line is faceless. —The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026

Those implications start here, with faceless accounts claiming the erosion of Logan’s vocal cords. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026

Her face as faceless as the woman in the bathtub in the cover photo of the first disc, whose lifeless naked body is in focus but whose face is obscured behind black and white balloons. —Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026

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