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

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

At a time when many distribution companies functioned like faceless upload platforms, Erving wanted Human Re Sources to feel personal, collaborative, and artist-centered. —Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 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

Standing before the painting in his New York studio, Ikezoe pointed to the top of the canvas, where faceless people pull at the udders of two cows. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 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