faceless

1 of 2

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

facelessness

2 of 2

noun

face·​less·​ness

plural -es

: faceless state or quality

especially : lack of individuality

Synonyms of faceless

Adjective

• boring
• nondescript
• featureless
• neutral
• characterless
• beige
• dull
• noncommittal

Examples of faceless in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

It is not absorbed by faceless insurers. — Michael Hedges, Oc Register, 11 June 2026

In the background, in the doorway of a crumbling stone building, stands a tiny, faceless figure, her arms held neatly behind her back. — Literary Hub, 9 June 2026

And the ones that do exist were faceless in fields, or caricatured — displayed as subservient property. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 June 2026

The most rampant abuse is generally with the asynchronous online courses where students are faceless. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 26 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

face entry 1 + -less

First Known Use

Adjective

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