odorless

adjective

Definition of odorlessnext
as in unscented

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Recent Examples of odorless The decorations are handmade, lightweight, nontoxic and odorless. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026 Ketamine is generally sold illegally as either a colorless, odorless liquid or a white or off-white powder. — Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026 The middle is crumbly, moist and odorless, with bits of charcoal from long-ago fires. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas produced by burning wood, gasoline, propane or other fuel. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 Carbon monoxide is a deadly, odorless gas that builds up fast. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2026 Because propane itself is odorless, an odorant is added to give it a distinctive scent that is often compared to rotten eggs or a skunk’s spray. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 This clearer smoke can trigger the formation of other colorless and odorless harmful pollutants. — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 Radon is colorless and odorless, so there’s no way to detect it without testing. — Ryan Brennan may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odorless
  1. unscented
  2. malodorous
  3. smelly
  4. stinky
  5. putrid
  6. rancid
  7. fetid
Adjective
  • Fragrance and unscented products Fragrance can be a bit tricky for people with psoriasis.
    — Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also an unscented version, and other fragrance options like Topless Tangerine.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of unscented
Adjective
  • Skunks can cause anxiety in homeowners by harming lawns and possibly threatening Rover with their malodorous defenses.
    — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
  • Be advised that only a small fraction of arums are malodorous.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Definition of malodorous
Adjective
  • Collecting and transporting wet, smelly food waste also requires specialized logistics and infrastructure that many countries lack.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • To deodorize smelly stains, sprinkle baking soda on the spots.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of smelly
Adjective
  • Is Maggie gonna randomly saunter into Tribal Council with her stinky hammock and two more extra votes?
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Stop at Callicoon Wine Merchant for a bottle paired with a stinky cheese on their sunny patio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of stinky
Adjective
  • To defend us all from air too putrid to breathe and water too putrid to drink.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Through six games, none of those things had come to fruition, and the defense appeared headed for yet another putrid campaign.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of putrid
Adjective
  • Shortening This piecrust-making standby can turn rancid over time and develop an altered taste that can ruin foods.
    — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • In the pantheon of home openers in the franchise’s 39 seasons, arguably only the 108-66 opening loss to the Chicago Bulls in 2006 — one that came on the heels of the franchise’s 2006 championship — felt more rancid.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of rancid
Adjective
  • Delicate glass vessels suspended by metal and connected by pipes gather condensation that drips into a pool of fetid water.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • However, the Mariners play in the AL West, a fetid swamp of baseball disappointment.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fetid

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“Odorless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorless. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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