NAMELESS Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

nameless

adjective

ˈnām-ləs

Definition of nameless

as in unnamed

not named or identified by a name the victim of the crime will remain nameless to protect his privacy those nameless editors who write the synopses for TV shows in the newspaper

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as in incredible

beyond the power to describe was seized with a nameless, vague fear that made her seek the companionship of another person

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as in unknown

not widely known a nameless poet who has just been rediscovered by devotees of love poems

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Recent Examples of nameless The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world where 39 women and one girl—the book’s nameless protagonist—have been imprisoned in an underground bunker for years. — Air Mail, 15 Aug. 2026 That show, which debuted in 2014 and had a four-season run, followed both notable and nameless figures during the Revolutionary War. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 SignalTrace may begin with a nameless pattern, but its value comes from recognizing that pattern again and connecting it to information that police already possess. — Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 Wakanda Forever thus became a story about mourning — but piling so many fictional deaths (ranging from nameless soldiers and civilians to the queen of Wakanda herself) on top of the real one becomes emotionally hard to take after a certain point. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nameless

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nameless

Adjective

In a 33-page complaint filed in Sacramento County court, Qualls made several allegations against Chairwoman Corrin Rankin, Executive Director Scott Winn, spokesperson Matt Shupe along with other unnamed party officials.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
In a 2015 episode of the crypto podcast Epicenter, Hanson described several internal trials at unnamed corporations.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of unnamed

Adjective

It’s crafted by these incredible artists and craftsmen who build the world with their own hands.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
Ditka died Friday at age 86, and Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh both recalled incredible stories about the Chicago Bears legend.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of incredible

Adjective

Because the combination of their trade for McCarthy, the mounting season-ending injuries to key players and a loss to Arizona could hurtle this season into concerning and unknown territory.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
He was transported to a local hospital; his condition is unknown.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of unknown

Adjective

This woman, this young woman, had already endured something that is utterly unspeakable and that at every turn, she was failed by people and institutions with an obligation to protect her.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
At the heart of this speculative novel is an unspeakable atrocity that serves as the premise of Kathy’s life.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of unspeakable

Adjective

But there isn’t even a word for what happened Friday when a once-obscure board canceled a meeting to decide the future of homeless services in Los Angeles because too many people came to vote.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Ivey and his partner persuaded the Crockfords dealer to rotate the high-value cards 180 degrees before shuffling them back into the pack, citing some obscure superstition as justification.

— Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of obscure

Adjective

By that time, investigators had run down anonymous tips, interviewed witnesses and contacted attorneys hired by the accused, the documents show.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Police asked anyone with information about the killing to call Huntersville police Detective Charlene Tombaugh at 704-464-5509 or the North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers anonymous tips line at 704-896-7867.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of anonymous

Adjective

Both the not said and the unsayable—the ineffable—pull new elements into a telling.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
By definition, an It girl is someone with an ineffable quality—culturally relevant, with that unique blend of beauty, confidence, and magnetism that can’t be taught or bought.

— Sarah Michelle Gellar, Time, 30 Sep. 2026