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- [neym-lis]
- /ˈneɪm lɪs/
- /ˈneɪm.ləs/
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- [neym-lis]
- /ˈneɪm lɪs/
Definitions of nameless word
- adjective nameless having no name. 1
- adjective nameless left unnamed: a certain person who shall be nameless. 1
- adjective nameless anonymous: a nameless source of information. 1
- adjective nameless incapable of being specified or described: a nameless charm. 1
- adjective nameless too shocking or vile to be specified: a nameless crime. 1
- adjective nameless having no legitimate paternal name, as a child born out of wedlock. 1
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Origin of nameless
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1275-1325; See origin at name, -less
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Parts of speech for Nameless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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nameless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nameless
adj nameless
- unnamed — without a name; nameless.
- unheard-of — that was never heard of; unknown: an unheard-of artist.
- incognito — having one's identity concealed, as under an assumed name, especially to avoid notice or formal attentions.
- inconspicuous — not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
adjective nameless
- anonymous — If you remain anonymous when you do something, you do not let people know that you were the person who did it.
- unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
- unidentified — to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of: to identify handwriting; to identify the bearer of a check.
- unspecified — to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.
- mysterious — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
Antonyms for nameless
adj nameless
- distinguished — made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous: a distinguished scholar. Synonyms: renowned, illustrious.
- famous — having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure.
- known — past participle of know1 .
- renowned — celebrated; famous.
- designated — (of a truth value) corresponding to truth in a two-valued logic, or having one of the analogous values in a many-valued logic
adjective nameless
- eminent — (of a person) Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
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