nameless

adjective
UK: /ˈneɪmləs/
US: /ˈneɪmləs/

  1. Without a name or unknown.

    1. A nameless street was hard to find on the old map.
    2. The victim was found nameless in the alley, with no identification.

  2. Not famous or important.

    1. He started as a nameless clerk in a big company.
    2. She rose from a nameless background to become a celebrated artist.

  3. So bad that you do not want to mention it by name.

    1. They suffered a nameless horror during the war years.
    2. The nameless fear gripped her heart as she entered the dark forest.

Synonyms

anonymous unidentified obscure unknown

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nameless" in English means: Without a name or unknown., Not famous or important., So bad that you do not want to mention it by name..

The phonetic transcription of "nameless" is /ˈneɪmləs/ in British English and /ˈneɪmləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nameless": anonymous, unidentified, obscure, unknown.

Example usage of "nameless": "A nameless street was hard to find on the old map.". More examples on the page.