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nameless ( Adjective)
UK/US /ˈneɪmləs/
Comparative
more nameless
Superlative
most nameless
1-
B2
possessing no identity; whose identifier you are unfamiliar with
-> Written by a nameless author, this book has become very popular lately.
-> A large amount of donations were made to the foundation by a nameless philanthropist.
Synonym
anonymous
2-
B2
her/his identity is hidden away
-> Since the person who donated blood to her was nameless, she could not thank him.
-> Since the person who had helped him all day was nameless, he could not reach him again.
Synonym
anonymous
3-
C1
hard or unappealing to put into words
-> The food left a nameless taste in my mouth.
-> There was a nameless smell when he came back as he left his room very dirty.
Word Families
'nameless' Contained Stories
The oldest buildings dating back to medieval times still exist in some parts of the world. They are nameless but credible, since science helps us identify the year of a building. Some big castles and mansions have endless stairs. Thanks to the technology and the internet, we can have more information about the historical architecture around us. We can gain more insight into who built it and why. As we go north, for example, buildings become more insulated in order to capture more heat. We should respect the researchers who shed light on these beautiful, timeless artifacts.