faceless

[feys-lis]

adjective

1. without a face.

   a faceless apparition.

2. lacking personal distinction or identity.

   a faceless mob.

3. unidentified or unidentifiable; concealing one's identity.

   a faceless kidnapper.

faceless

/ ˈfeɪslɪs /

adjective

1. without a face

2. without identity; anonymous

Other Word Forms

• facelessness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of faceless¹

First recorded in 1560–70; face + -less

Example Sentences

The victims were “faceless” after being shot and bludgeoned beyond recognition, according to Los Angeles County prosecutor Stephen Lonseth.

From Los Angeles Times

When officers cover their faces and demand to be nameless and faceless, “They are terrorizing ... with something just as simple as a mask,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The action is blurred, her characters faceless as mannequins.

From Los Angeles Times

A giant killer doll and dozens of faceless guards in tracksuits - among other motifs of the deadly games - marched down central Seoul to much fanfare.

From BBC

The faceless administrator pauses, as if he didn’t expect any of these fools to have read the fine print, before confirming that yes, they have a right to decide whether to stay or leave.

From Salon

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