Meaning & Definition of word "Nameless"

Nameless

/ˈneɪm.ləs/

adjective:

  • 1. Not identified by a name; lacking a specific name.
    • Example: The artist created a nameless sculpture that left a lasting impression on all who saw it.
  • 2. Unknown or unrecognized; lacking reputation or distinction.
    • Example: He came from a nameless town that few people had ever heard of.
  • 3. Not important enough to be named; insignificant.
    • Example: In the grand scheme of things, his contribution felt nameless and unappreciated.
  • 4. Without a name, often referring to a character in a story or an unidentifiable entity.
    • Example: The nameless protagonist wandered through the dark forest, searching for answers.

Etymology

From 'name' + 'less', meaning lacking a name.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nameless fear:

a deep or profound fear that is hard to identify.

nameless act:

an action that is not attributed to any specific person.

nameless one:

a reference to an entity or being whose identity is unknown.

Related Words

anonymous:

not identified by name.

identity:

the fact of being who or what a person or thing is.

obscurity:

the state of being unknown or inconspicuous.

Slang Meanings of nameless

Meaning: A term for someone who is unrecognized or invisible in society.

Example Sentence: He felt nameless in the crowded party, just another face in the crowd.

Meaning: Used to describe something that lacks significance or relevance.

Example Sentence: That meeting was just another nameless event on our schedule.