# faceless

/ˈfeɪsɫəs/ (US) · /fˈeɪsləs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/faceless
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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