Word Adjective
faceless
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈfeɪsɫəs/ UK /fˈeɪsləs/ face·less
Definition
adj.having no face or not showing your face. It can also describe a person or company that feels large and impersonal, like a big bank.
adj.lacking a face or facial features; also used figuratively to describe entities that appear anonymous or impersonal. Often used to describe large corporations or bureaucratic systems that feel distant from the individual.
Examples
“The robot has a faceless metal head.”
“The new bank building feels faceless and cold, making customers feel like just another number.”
“The protagonist's journey through the faceless city serves as a metaphor for the loss of personal identity in a rapidly industrializing world.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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