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nameless

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈneɪmləs/

nameless means: Having a name that is unknown or deliberately kept secret.

adjective

NAME NOT GIVENB2

Having a name that is unknown or deliberately kept secret.

  • The person responsible will remain nameless.
  • A nameless source gave the reporter these documents.
  • The memorial honours thousands of nameless victims.

How to use it: remain nameless (My generous friend wishes to remain nameless.)

Similar words: anonymous, unidentified

Common phrases: remain nameless, nameless source, nameless victim

WITHOUT A NAMEB2

Having no name.

  • They reached a nameless island.
  • The story features a nameless creature from the sea.
  • Many tiny streets in the old town were nameless.

Similar words: unnamed

Common phrases: nameless island, nameless village, nameless creature

BEYOND WORDSC2

A feeling that is so strange or strong that you cannot explain it.

  • A nameless fear kept her awake.
  • He felt a nameless longing as the train left.
  • Some nameless sorrow seemed to fill the room.

Similar words: indescribable, inexpressible

Common phrases: nameless fear, nameless dread, nameless longing

Questions about nameless

What does nameless mean?

Having a name that is unknown or deliberately kept secret.

What is nameless in other languages?

Türkçe: adı bilinmeyen · Español: anónimo · Français: anonyme · Deutsch: anonym · Italiano: anonimo · 日本語: 匿名の

How do you pronounce nameless?

It is pronounced /ˈneɪmləs/.

How do you use nameless in a sentence?

The person responsible will remain nameless. A nameless source gave the reporter these documents.

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