scoreless

adjective

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

Examples of scoreless in a Sentence

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The meltdown ended Fermin’s run of nine consecutive scoreless outings. Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026 Troy’s Jabe Boroff hit into a double play, and Houston Markham flew out to end the inning, beginning a scoreless four-inning stretch by the sophomore right-hander from Tampa. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026 David Peterson closed out the game with four scoreless innings of relief to earn his first career save. Miami Herald, 1 June 2026 Pulisic was scoreless in his final 19 matches for AC Milan. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 June 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 7 Jun. 2026.

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