Definition

In a way that does not use or show a name; in an anonymous manner.

Example

The artist namelessly contributed to the project, preferring to remain unknown.

Conversation

Did you hear about that article written namelessly?

Yeah, it was really intriguing how the author stayed anonymous.

I wonder why they chose to write namelessly instead of revealing their identity.

Maybe they wanted the focus to be on the content, not the writer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Namelessly → It is formed from "name" (from Old English *nama*, meaning a word by which a person or thing is known) and "-less" (meaning without) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "namelessly" means in a manner that is without a name or identity.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without a name' ('-less') and how that describes doing something 'in a manner' ('-ly') that lacks identity.

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