faceless

[ feys-lis ]

/ ˈfeɪs lɪs /

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adjective

without a face: a faceless apparition.

lacking personal distinction or identity: a faceless mob.

unidentified or unidentifiable; concealing one's identity: a faceless kidnapper.

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Origin of faceless

First recorded in 1560–70; face + -less

Related formsface·less·ness, noun

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Today, in the name of progress, we have faceless interstate highways, clear-cut logging, and industrial farming.
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He looked down at the faceless figure on the floor and shook his head.
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One of the Greek main characters, you know, is to be απροσωπος, faceless.
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This was uncanny, but it was not so terrible as the faceless form.
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British Dictionary definitions for faceless

faceless

/ (ˈfeɪslɪs) /

adjective

without a face

without identity; anonymous

Derived Formsfacelessness, noun

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Word Origin and History for faceless

faceless

adj.

1560s, from face (n.) + -less. Related: Facelessly; facelessness.

faceless

adjective

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