goalless

UK: /ˈgəʊlləs/

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

goal /goʊl/   n. [countable]

1. the result or achievement toward which effort is directed;
   aim;
   end:
   His goal was to become a famous statesman.
2. Sport an area or point toward or into which players of various games attempt to propel a ball or puck to score points.
3. Sport the act of propelling a ball or puck toward or into such an area or object.
4. Sport the score made by achieving this.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

goal  (gōl), n. 

1. the result or achievement toward which effort is directed;
   aim;
   end.
2. Sport the terminal point in a race.
3. Sport a pole, line, or other marker by which such a point is indicated.
4. Sport an area, basket, cage, or other object or structure toward or into which players of various games attempt to throw, carry, kick, hit, or drive a ball, puck, etc., to score a point or points.
5. Sport the act of throwing, carrying, kicking, driving, etc., a ball or puck into such an area or object.
6. Sport the score made by this act.

• 1275–1325; Middle English gol boundary, limit; compare Old English gǣlan to hinder, impede

goal′less, adj. 
Synonyms

• 1. target; purpose, object, objective, intent, intention.
• 2. finish.