formless

[ fawrm-lis ]

adjective

1. lacking a definite or regular form or shape; shapeless.

formless

/ ˈfɔːmlɪs /

adjective

1. without a definite shape or form; amorphous

Derived Forms

• ˈformlessly, adverb
• ˈformlessness, noun

Other Words From

• formless·ly adverb
• formless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of formless¹

First recorded in 1585–95; form + -less

Example Sentences

Los Angeles is vast and practically formless, a city so unlike any other that it can hardly be called a city at all.

From MIT Technology Review

The market for meat alternatives is booming, but so far most products are only able to replicate the formless ground meat found in burgers, sausages, and nuggets.

From Singularity Hub 

In the beginning, the earth was a formless void, and darkness covered the face of the deep, according to Genesis.

From The Daily Beast

And so we are presented with a picture so incomplete as to be virtually formless.

From The Daily Beast

Relatively misshapen and formless, the dorsal figure is perhaps even more expressive of physical torment.

From The Daily Beast

It turns out that the act of creation is profoundly transformative, even for a formless, timeless, all-powerful primogenitor.

From The Daily Beast

The film is an amiable but formless waft through a 1950s British film set.

From The Daily Beast

But it would contain something formless if a man lacked some part, as, for instance, an organ such as the eye.

From Project Gutenberg

A sound of protest rather formless escaped from the gentleman named, but Nanda continued to carry out her duty.

From Project Gutenberg

It was almost formless, its outlines seeming to melt into the gloom.

From Project Gutenberg

For the waters remain not formless and invisible, seeing we behold them flowing in so comely a manner.

From Project Gutenberg

Seeing neither if formless would they have been worthy of so honourable a seat, nor is it written, by what word they were formed.

From Project Gutenberg