NOTELESS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

noteless

adjective

ˈnōt-ləs

Definition of noteless

as in unknown

not widely known his father was a noteless artist who never got the big break that he deserved

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Recent Examples of noteless The empty, noteless frame is odd, but at least your mother-in-law was making an effort. — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2022

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The Forest Service reports the herd’s origins are unknown, noting it may be linked to mustang drives between Owens Valley and Nevada.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
The international team, led by researchers at Aalto University, combined machine learning with quantum physics calculations to identify two previously unknown superconductors, YRu3B2 and LuRu3B2.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026

Definition of unknown

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Intentionally vague and obscure, the Daodejing would go on to inspire various interpretations ranging from philosophical reflections to how to realize the Dao in everyday practice.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
The end of legal slavery in New York should not be an obscure historical fact.

— Tunisia Morrison, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026

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