scoreless

adjective

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

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Woo yielded one hit over seven brilliant innings, setting down his last 12 batters and recording six strikeouts while matching the longest scoreless start of his career. CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026 All seven pitchers recorded scoreless outings throwing to Heim. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026 The Royals veteran right-hander tossed 6 and 1/3 scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026 In the bullpen, RHP Garrett Whitlock has turned in three scoreless appearances while RHP Greg Weissert has allowed three runs in 2⅔ innings. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scoreless

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Apr. 2026.

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