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goalless

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate UK //ɡˈəʊlɛs// goal·less

adj. describing a game or match where no one scores any points. It is often used in sports like soccer or hockey.

adj. characterised by the absence of scoring; resulting in a tie or draw because neither side managed to score. Often used in the context of sports such as football or ice hockey.


SIMPLE

The two teams played a goalless match.

CONTEXTUAL

After ninety minutes of intense play, the game ended goalless, forcing the teams into a penalty shootout.

COMPLEX

The defensive strategies of both sides were so effective that the final whistle blew on a goalless draw, much to the disappointment of the home fans.

Synonyms
Origin

From goal + -less.

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