adj Uncommon

nameless

Nameless (adj) means having no name, or having a name that is unknown. Example: “The soldiers were buried in a nameless grave.”

adj

Having no name, or having a name that is unknown.

"The soldiers were buried in a nameless grave."

Too strange or unpleasant to easily put into words.

"A nameless dread settled over the crew."

How to use nameless

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWithout a name, or so vague and unsettling that it defies description.

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Etymology

From Middle English nameles, built from name plus -less.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for nameless

useless ageless wireless hopeless homeless tireless careless lifeless baseless clueless timeless loveless

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nameless” mean?

The word “nameless” means having no name, or having a name that is unknown. In plain terms, without a name, or so vague and unsettling that it defies description.

How do you use “nameless” in a sentence?

Here is “nameless” used in a sentence: “The soldiers were buried in a nameless grave.”

What part of speech is “nameless”?

“Nameless” is an adjective.

Where does the word “nameless” come from?

The word “nameless” comes from Middle English. From Middle English nameles, built from name plus -less.

Is “nameless” a common word?

“Nameless” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “nameless” have?

“Nameless” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having no name, or having a name that is unknown.