scoreless

adjective

score·​less ˈskȯr-ləs How to pronounce scoreless (audio)
: having no score

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The contest began as a defensive battle, with an early kickoff along with swirling winds contributing to a scoreless first quarter. Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025 After a scoreless first period, the Sharks were outclassed the rest of the way, as Carolina scored three times in the second period and two more in the third in a 5-1 win at SAP Center. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025 Snell faced the minimum 24 batters in eight scoreless innings, allowing one hit in the third inning and then picking the runner off. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025 Blake Snell gave the Dodgers eight scoreless innings on Monday, allowing just one baserunner. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scoreless

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scoreless was in 1885

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“Scoreless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scoreless. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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