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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This introduction to a group of 12- and 13-year-old boys as faceless forces of nature will prove apt in certain ways, although Polinger is careful not to make any of them one-dimensional. Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025 This does mean revealing yourself on a platform many prefer to remain faceless. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 14 May 2025 As such, the biggest departure from the previous Final Destination movies is how death goes after families, and the faceless entity without a physical presence is as malevolent as ever. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 Replacing previous heroine Jesse Faden, however, with three nameless, faceless agents seemed like a tough hurdle to overcome. Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for faceless

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

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“Faceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faceless. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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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