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

For all their bombast, the ICE and Border Patrol agents seemed to work no harder than any other faceless federal bureaucrats. —Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026

The phrase is above a graphic of a faceless person standing among patches of grass and grey stepping stones. —Zara Irshad, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026

The faceless courtiers of the palaces have often wielded such incredible power, and certainly William and Catherine want to move away from that model to make the experience a lot more collegiate. —Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026

When such an error occurs, who takes the responsibility for a faceless program? —Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 Mar. 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