faceless
Americanadjective
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without a face.
a faceless apparition.
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lacking personal distinction or identity.
a faceless mob.
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unidentified or unidentifiable; concealing one's identity.
a faceless kidnapper.
adjective
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without a face
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without identity; anonymous
Other Word Forms
- facelessness noun
Etymology
Origin of faceless
Example Sentences
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The room where they meet is a simple space in a faceless hospital but in the corner, there's a pile of boardgames on a chair.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
A baby Jesus has been stolen from a Christmas nativity scene in Brussels which sparked an online furore over its faceless depictions of Christianity's holy family.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
Jose and thousands of other children and teenagers are part of a faceless legion of underage workers in California who put fresh fruit and vegetables on America’s tables.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
Gabriel could have come across as a mere cipher in this environment, a faceless spook navigating smoke and mirrors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
Bull whispered to Ben in the car and pointed toward someone in the platoon of rigid, faceless men.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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