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 overtime, Detroit's Lucas Raymond started the shootout with a goal and Washington's Dylan Strome matched it. CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026 Miami was held scoreless for seven-plus minutes in the fourth quarter. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026 Donovan Dent scored 11 of his 15 in the second half for UCLA (15-6, 7-3 Big Ten) and Trent Perry, who was scoreless on 0-for-5 shooting before halftime, added 12 points. Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026 Donovan Dent scored 11 of his 15 in the second half for UCLA (15-6 overall, 7-3 Big Ten) and Trent Perry, who was scoreless on 0-for-5 shooting before halftime, added 12 points. Daily News, 29 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 2026.

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