faceless

face·less

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [feys-lis]
- /ˈfeɪs lɪs/
- /ˈfeɪs.ləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feys-lis]
- /ˈfeɪs lɪs/

Definitions of faceless word

adjective faceless without a face: a faceless apparition. 1
adjective faceless lacking personal distinction or identity: a faceless mob. 1
adjective faceless unidentified or unidentifiable; concealing one's identity: a faceless kidnapper. 1
noun faceless (of a person) Remote and impersonal; anonymous. 1
adjective faceless having no face 1
adjective faceless unidentified, anonymous 1

See all 14 definitions of faceless

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Origin of faceless

First appearance:

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

First recorded in 1560-70; face + -less

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Parts of speech for Faceless

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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faceless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for faceless

adj faceless

nameless — having no name.
bland — If you describe someone or something as bland, you mean that they are rather dull and unexciting.
plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
stark — sheer, utter, downright, or complete: stark madness.
unadorned — to decorate or add beauty to, as by ornaments: garlands of flowers adorning their hair.

adjective faceless

impersonal — not personal; without reference or connection to a particular person: an impersonal remark.
unidentified — to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of: to identify handwriting; to identify the bearer of a check.
featureless — without distinctive features; uninteresting, plain, or drab: a featureless landscape.
anonymous — If you remain anonymous when you do something, you do not let people know that you were the person who did it.
unidentifiable — to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of: to identify handwriting; to identify the bearer of a check.

All 18 Synonyms of faceless