un·formed

[uhn-fawrmd]
adjective
1.
not definitely shaped; shapeless or formless.
2.
undeveloped; crude.
3.
not formed; not created.

Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English unfourmed. See un-1, form, -ed2

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unformed (ʌnˈfɔːmd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  shapeless
2.  immature

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Unformed is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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Word Origin & History

unformed
early 14c., from un- (1) "not" + pp. of form (v.).
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Example sentences
If a combination of formed and unformed storage will be used, the requirements
  for the unformed storage apply.
Refractories are produced in two basic forms, formed objects, and unformed
  granulated or plastic compositions.
Float unformed surfaces to texture reasonably consistent with that of formed
  surfaces.
Society waits unformed and is between things ended and things begun.
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