FACELESSNESS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

facelessness

noun

Definition of facelessness

as in obscurity

the quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown the facelessness of those early participants in the American civil rights movement

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Recent Examples of facelessness Many imaginative fans saw Slender Man’s facelessness as a blank canvas in which to reimagine him in any number of ways, Chess added. — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025

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Noun

The fact that celebrity landed upon him, plucking him from the obscurity of his mission to represent the burgeoning discourse on the disease, says more about the world that orbited him than his actions on the island or his own political nous.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
In the meantime, Indiana mined a diamond out of a pile of obscurity.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of obscurity

Noun

The man affectionately known as ‘The Messiah’ led this club and its people from mediocrity and potential oblivion to (almost) the very top and to fantasy.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
There’s something endearing about one of the world’s most prestigious motorcycle makers almost disappearing into oblivion and making a full-fledged resurgence with a fresh approach.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Definition of oblivion

Noun

Another victim Leverett’s former girlfriend who called 911 on the day of the shooting recently spoke to the Star-Telegram on the condition on anonymity out of concern for her safety.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
The Associated Press interviewed several protesters, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals from authorities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

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