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unshaped

American  
[uhn-sheypt] / ʌnˈʃeɪpt /

adjective

  1. not shaped or definitely formed.


Etymology

Origin of unshaped

First recorded in 1565–75; un- 1 + shaped

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There is a wealth of knowledge and experience here to sift through and, at times, the film’s editing leaves these individual’s offerings unshaped or unclear.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2023

The conductor Roderick Cox spoke movingly of his program a few nights later, though the distinctive atmosphere of Barber’s “Knoxville” and Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” Suite suffered from his unshaped orchestral climaxes.

From New York Times Aug. 8, 2022

As engrossing as each episode is, the series feels unshaped, steered in a new direction every time a new development materializes.

From Slate May 23, 2018

And the movie’s wrap-up, where we learn what happened to the police officers charged in the murders of the three victims—their punishment, or lack thereof, won’t come as a surprise—feels hasty and unshaped.

From Time Jul. 28, 2017

Although both were unshaped, formless things, Nel seemed stronger and more consistent than Sula, who could hardly be counted on to sustain any emotion for more than three minutes.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison

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