Shapeless

adj

adj ·2 syllables ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without a clearly defined or identifiable shape.

    "If you skip the prelude, which is at once rhythmically square and shapeless, this Lohengrin starts out decently enough, for Hans Helm is one of the okayest Heralds on disc (a modest compliment, to be sure)."

Adjective
  1. 1
    lacking symmetry or attractive form wordnet
  2. 2
    having no definite form or distinct shape wordnet

Synonyms

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amorphousformlessunshapelyaberrantabnormaladrift

Antonyms

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form

Example

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"The shapeless dress was very unflattering of her athletic figure."

Etymology

From shape + -less.

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