HITLESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(of a batter) without a hit

Example:

he went hitless for three innings

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unsuccessful (not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome)

Domain category:

ball; baseball; baseball game (a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Having no points scores

Example:

a scoreless inning

Synonyms:

goalless; hitless; pointless; scoreless