Definition

Describing a situation where no points have been scored in a game or competition.

Example

The match ended in a scoreless draw, with neither team able to score any goals.

Conversation

Did you catch the game last night?

Yeah, it was so boring! It ended up being scoreless.

I can't believe they couldn't score any points at all.

Right? I've never seen a game end like that before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scoreless → It is formed from "score" (from Old Norse *skora*, meaning to cut or mark) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "scoreless" means without a score or points in a game.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') any 'marks' or 'cuts' ('score') — that's why scoreless means having no points.

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