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shapeless - 3 dictionary results

shape⋅less

[sheyp-lis]
–adjective
1. having no definite or regular shape or form: a shapeless mass of clay.
2. lacking beauty or elegance of form.

Origin:
1250–1300; shape + -less; r. ME scaples


shape⋅less⋅ly, adverb
shape⋅less⋅ness, noun
shape·less   (shāp'lĭs)   
adj.  
  1. Lacking a definite shape.
  2. Lacking symmetrical or attractive form; not shapely.
shape'less·ly adv., shape'less·ness n.
Synonyms: These adjectives mean having no distinct shape: a mass of shapeless slag; an amorphous cloud; an aggregate of formless particles; an unformed lump of clay; unshaped dough.
Antonym: shapely

Shapeless

Shape"less\, a. Destitute of shape or regular form; wanting symmetry of dimensions; misshapen; -- opposed to shapely. -- Shape"less*ness, n.

The shapeless rock, or hanging precipice. --Pope.
Language Translation for : shapeless
Spanish: amorfo, sin forma definida,
German: unförmig,
Japanese: ぶかっこうな
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