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

What Roth is troubleshooting is a 35-pound humanoid sculpture emerging out the back of the dress and wrapping its arms around Roth’s upper body—a faceless specter looming over him that one armchair critic likens to something from Spirit Halloween. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026

Some hailed McDonnell as an Anna Delvey-type scammer, justifying her brazen ripoff of faceless lenders by scoffing at the idea that society should feel sympathy for giant corporate entities. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026

The new facility will multiply production capacity, expand retail reach, and strengthen the company’s position as the all‑natural, high‑protein, family‑raised alternative in a category dominated by faceless CPG giants. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

But fans very much believe that these are far more than just faceless soldiers the teams will have to fight. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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