What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
faceless
Example
The faceless corporation was responsible for the environmental damage. [faceless: adjective]
Example
The protesters were faceless, wearing masks to conceal their identities. [faceless: adjective]
nameless
Example
The victim remained nameless until her family could be notified. [nameless: adjective]
Example
The artist created a nameless sculpture to encourage interpretation and imagination. [nameless: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nameless is more commonly used than faceless in everyday language. Nameless is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while faceless is less common and often used in specific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between faceless and nameless?
Both faceless and nameless are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
