shapeless
Americanadjective
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having no definite or regular shape or form.
a shapeless mass of clay.
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lacking beauty or elegance of form.
adjective
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having no definite shape or form
a shapeless mass
a shapeless argument
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lacking a symmetrical or aesthetically pleasing shape
a shapeless figure
Other Word Forms
- shapelessly adverb
- shapelessness noun
Etymology
Origin of shapeless
Example Sentences
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And some messy filmmaking too, even if that’s the point of this elegantly shapeless headspace travelogue.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025
They cited her “frumpy cardigan, shapeless above-the-knee shift” and, get this, “‘demure’ makeup.”
From Salon • Aug. 25, 2024
The main process affected was morphogenesis -- an organism developing its shape -- and shapeless embryos cannot survive.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2024
Julianne Hough, co-host of the official red carpet show alongside Hudgens, wore shapeless white trousers with shimmery detailing around the bust.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2024
Mother and I are told to change into shapeless white gowns.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
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