scoreless

adjective

score·​less ˈskȯr-ləs How to pronounce scoreless (audio)
: having no score

Examples of scoreless in a Sentence

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The Magic went scoreless in the final minute of regulation, when Milwaukee (22-30) secured the win behind Cam Thomas’ fourth 3-pointer. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2026 After a scoreless overtime, forward Peter Cehlarik scored the lone goal in a five-round shootout as Slovakia advanced to the semifinals. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026 Lipsey also finished with 12 points, but Iowa State went scoreless over the final 2 1/2 minutes. Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 If not for Walker, the first half might’ve been scoreless. Tim Rohan, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scoreless

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scoreless was in 1885

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“Scoreless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scoreless. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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