scoreless

adjective

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

Examples of scoreless in a Sentence

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After a scoreless first period, the defending Olympic gold medalists, too prideful to roll over, got on the scoreboard first. Sean Gregory, Time, 20 Feb. 2026 Connor Shahagun threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings to start the game and Gavin Geyer added 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 The Broncos went scoreless in the final eight-and-a-half minutes of the first half to see a seven-point lead transform into a seven-point deficit. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026 The Bulldogs went scoreless for five minutes late in the first half before Davis Fogle got them back on track. ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026 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 27 Feb. 2026.

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