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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For instance, in The Trial, Kafka looks at alienation vis-à-vis a faceless, impenetrable bureaucracy. Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025 But this White House is, in some ways, rebuilding the 20th-century model, in which powerful and faceless aides steered executives by controlling paperflow. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025 In Somebody Cares, Riley’s faceless body dominates, clad in black underwear. Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025 The avatar looked like a semi-faceless character from the Just Dance video games, with pink hair and a bright skirt. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 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 19 Oct. 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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