# scoreless

/ˈskɔɹɫəs/ (US) · /skˈɔːləs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/scoreless
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

having no points or goals in a game. You use this to describe a match where neither side has scored yet.

For teachers: having achieved no points, goals, or runs in a sporting contest. Often used to describe a draw or the state of a game in progress.

## Examples

- The first half of the match ended scoreless.
- Despite several close attempts from both teams, the game remained scoreless until the final minute of play.
- The scoreless draw was a testament to the disciplined defensive strategies employed by both managers, though it left the spectators hoping for more offensive creativity.

## Usage notes

- Often follows a linking verb like 'remain' or 'end', or modifies a noun like 'draw' or 'tie'.

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