Characterless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈker-ik-tər/ char·ac·ter

Meaning & Definition of Characterless

Characterless (noun)

  1. a distinguishing attribute or feature, characteristic
  2. a group or category identified by a distinguishing characteristic
  3. the aggregate of distinctive qualities characteristic of something

Characterless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking in distinctive features or qualities

    "characterless suburban houses that have nothing going for them but their newness"

    similar: beige, faceless, featureless, indistinctive, neutral, noncommittal, nondescript, vanilla
    related: boring, drab, dreary, dry, dull, flat, humdrum, leaden, monotonous, pedestrian, stodgy, stuffy, tame, tedious, tiresome, tiring, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying
    near: arresting, bold, catchy, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, showy, splashy, striking

  2. lacking strength of will or character

    "a characterless person who never has an opinion of his own"

    similar: effete, frail, invertebrate, limp-wristed, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, nerveless, soft, spineless, weak, weak-kneed, weakened, weakling, wet (British), wimpish, wimpy, wishy-washy
    related: flabby, flaccid, forceless, ineffective, ineffectual, impotent, impuissant, powerless, emasculated, unnerved, lamblike, meek, pliable, submissive, corrupt, dastardly, unprincipled, unscrupulous, villainous, cowardly, craven, fainthearted, lily-livered, nebbishy, poltroon, pusillanimous, sissy, timid, infirm, irresolute, vacillating
    opposite: backboned, firm, hard, strong, tough
    near: ethical, good, moral, principled, right, righteous, upright, virtuous, determined, mettlesome, resolute, unrelenting, courageous, stalwart, stouthearted

Related Entry: Character (noun)

Character is a different word from Characterless. The synonyms below are for character, not for characterless.

  1. the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others

    "the basic character of the work requires that an employee be able to work quietly and independently"

    similar: clay, colors, complexion, constitution, genius, nature, personality, self, tone
    related: distinctiveness, distinctness, individuality, singularity, uniqueness, attribute, characteristic, earmark, essentiality, feature, flavor, hallmark, mark, point, property, savor, stamp, trait, disposition, grain, sort, temper, temperament, composition, makeup, essence, interior, interiority, soul, spirit, metal, stuff, substance, habit, way

  2. a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader

    "the pictorial characters of the ancient Egyptians had long been a mystery"

    similar: glyph, icon, sign, symbol
    related: cipher, letter, numeral, hieroglyph, ideogram, pictogram, pictograph, rune

  3. conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong

    "we need more people of sound character in public office"

    similar: decency, goodness, honesty, integrity, morality, probity, rectitude, righteousness, rightness, uprightness, virtue, virtuousness
    related: high-mindedness, honor, incorruptibility, irreproachability, irreproachableness, right-mindedness, scrupulosity, scrupulousness, appropriateness, correctness, decorousness, decorum, etiquette, fitness, propriety, seemliness, ethics, morals
    opposite: badness, evil, evildoing, immorality, iniquity, sin, villainy, wickedness
    near: impropriety, indecency, indecorum, indiscretion, debauchery, degeneracy, degradation, depravity, perversion, pervertedness, sinfulness, crookedness, dishonesty, underhandedness, unscrupulousness, lowness, meanness, viciousness, vileness, corruption

  4. overall quality as seen or judged by people in general

    "the general character of the business appears to be good"

    similar: fame, mark, name, note, odor, rep (slang), report, reputation, repute
    related: credit, honor, celebrity, notoriety, renown, image, persona, admiration, regard, reverence
    near: discredit, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

  5. something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind

    "one of the distinguishing characters of mammals"

    similar: affection, attribute, attribution, characteristic, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait
    related: badge, indication, sign, emblem, symbol, token, charm, grace, excellence, merit, virtue, eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk, individuality, singularity, uniqueness

  6. the set of qualities that make a person different from other people

    "she regards each of her children as having a distinctive character that should be valued for what it is"

    similar: identity, individualism, individuality, personality, self-identity, selfhood
    related: distinctiveness, idiosyncrasy, oneness, peculiarity, separateness, singleness, singularity, uniqueness, disposition, humor, nature, temper, temperament, independence
    near: conformity, conventionality

  7. a member of the human race

    "you wouldn't believe what kind of characters hang around the bus station"

    similar: baby, being, bird, bod (British), body, cookie, creature, customer, devil, duck, egg, face, fish, guy, head, human, human being, individual, life, man, mortal, party, person, personage, scout, slob, sort, soul, specimen, stiff, thing, wight, son of man
    related: hominid, homo, humanoid, brother, fellow, fellowman, neighbor, celebrity, personality, self, somebody
    near: animal, beast, beastie, brute, critter

  8. a person of odd or whimsical habits

    "the junk dealer is certainly a character, but he's as honest as they come"

    similar: codger, crack, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, flake, fruitcake, head case, kook, loon, loony, nut, nutcase, nutter (British slang), oddball, oddity, original, quiz, screwball, wacko, weirdo, zany, odd duck, piece of work
    related: bohemian, maverick, nonconformist, quixote, coot, geezer, curio, rarity, freak, fantast, fantastico
    near: conformer, conformist, follower, sheep

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Characterless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Characterless:

British: wet
beige, faceless, featureless, indistinctive, neutral, noncommittal, nondescript, vanilla, effete, frail, invertebrate, limp-wristed, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, nerveless, soft, spineless, weak, weak-kneed, weakened, weakling, wimpish, wimpy, wishy-washy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Characterless

Words with the opposite meaning of Characterless:

backboned, firm, hard, strong, tough

Related Words for Characterless

boring, drab, dreary, dry, dull, flat, humdrum, leaden, monotonous, pedestrian, stodgy, stuffy, tame, tedious, tiresome, tiring, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying, flabby, flaccid, forceless, ineffective, ineffectual, impotent, impuissant, powerless, emasculated, unnerved

Near Antonyms of Characterless

arresting, bold, catchy, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, showy, splashy, striking, ethical, good, moral, principled, right, righteous, upright, virtuous, determined, mettlesome, resolute, unrelenting, courageous, stalwart, stouthearted

Word Forms of Characterless

Inflections: characters

Derived words: characterless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Characterless

Middle English caracter, from Latin character mark, distinctive quality, from Greek charaktēr, from charassein to scratch, engrave; perhaps akin to Lithuanian žerti to scratch

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Characterless

What does "Characterless" mean?

"Characterless" means a distinguishing attribute or feature, characteristic. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a distinguishing attribute or feature, characteristic. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Characterless"?

Other words for "Characterless" include beige, faceless, featureless, indistinctive, neutral, noncommittal, nondescript and vanilla. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Characterless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Characterless"?

There are 76 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Characterless". Common alternatives include beige, faceless, featureless, indistinctive, neutral, noncommittal, nondescript, vanilla, effete and frail.

What is the opposite of "Characterless"?

Antonyms of "Characterless" include backboned, firm, hard, strong and tough. Near antonyms include arresting, bold, catchy and dramatic.

How do you use "Characterless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Characterless" in a sentence: "characterless suburban houses that have nothing going for them but their newness"; "a characterless person who never has an opinion of his own".

Is "Characterless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Characterless" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Characterless"?

"Characterless" is pronounced /ˈker-ik-tər/ and divided into syllables as char·ac·ter.

What is the origin of the word "Characterless"?

"Characterless" comes from Middle English caracter, from Latin character mark, distinctive quality, from Greek charaktēr, from charassein to scratch, engrave; perhaps akin to Lithuanian žerti to scratch. First known use: 14th century.