name´less|ness

name´less|ness
name|less «NAYM lihs», adjective.
1. having no name; unnamed: »

a nameless stranger.

2. not marked with a name: »

a nameless grave.

3. that cannot be named or described: »

a strange, nameless longing.

4. not fit to be mentioned: »

nameless crimes.

SYNONYM(S): unmentionable.
5. not named: »

a book by a nameless writer.

SYNONYM(S): anonymous.
6. Figurative. unknown to fame; obscure: »

Nameless in dark oblivion let them dwell (Milton).

SYNONYM(S): inglorious.
7. having no legitimate name; not entitled to a father's name; illegitimate.
name´less|ly, adverb.
name´less|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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