scoreless

adjective

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

Examples of scoreless in a Sentence

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Cristopher Sanchez pitched five shutout innings, striking out eight, and Albert Abreu faced the minimum over two scoreless innings in relief as the offense once again racked up runs. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026 Carlos Estevez has made one scoreless appearance for the Dominican Republic. Pete Grathoff march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026 That’s the number that sat on the Hornets side of the scoreboard for seven scoreless minutes Thursday during the Class 4A state basketball championship game against Bishop Kenny of Jacksonville. Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026 That spring training contest saw Lagrange throw four scoreless innings. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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