Definition

Describing a situation or match where no goals have been scored or a person who lacks ambition.

Example

The game ended in a goalless draw, with neither team managing to score.

Conversation

Did you catch the match last night?

Yeah, but it was so goalless and boring.

I was really hoping for a better game, to be honest.

Same here! A goalless match is always disappointing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Goalless → It is formed from "goal" (from Old English *gāl*, meaning a boundary or limit) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "goalless" means without a goal or aim.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'boundary' or 'limit' ('goal') — that's why goalless means lacking a goal.

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