colorless

adjective

col·​or·​less ˈkə-lər-ləs 

: lacking color: such as

a

: pallid, blanched

a colorless complexion

b

: dull, uninteresting

colorless prose

colorlessly adverb

colorlessness noun

Synonyms

• tintless [archaic]
• uncolored
• undyed
• unpainted
• unstained
• white

Examples of colorless in a Sentence

since we can't decide what color to paint the doghouse, our latest home project remains colorless for the time being

page after page of colorless prose without even one neat turn of phrase

Recent Examples on the Web

Generators produce carbon monoxide, a deadly odorless, colorless gas. —George Petras, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024

Ozone is a colorless gas that naturally occurs in the Earth's upper atmosphere and near the ground. —Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 20 Sep. 2024

Benzene is a colorless liquid chemical at room temperature that evaporates quickly when exposed to air. —Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 17 Oct. 2024

The major uses of styrene, a colorless liquid, include making plastics, synthetic rubbers and latex paints, according to a report posted on the National Library of Medicine website. —Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

colorless

adjective

col·​or·​less ˈkəl-ər-ləs 

1

: lacking color

a colorless liquid

2

: dull entry 1 sense 8

colorless writing

colorlessly adverb

colorlessness noun