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Shapeless: meaning, definitions and examples

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shapeless

 

[ ˈʃeɪpləs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

formless

Having no definite or distinct shape; lacking a clear form or structure.

Synonyms

amorphous, formless, unstructured

Examples of usage

  • The creature in the horror movie was portrayed as a shapeless mass of tentacles and teeth.
  • His memories of the accident were vague and shapeless, with no clear details.
Context #2 | Adjective

vague

Lacking clear boundaries or definition; not well-defined.

Synonyms

indistinct, unclear, undefined

Examples of usage

  • Her thoughts were a jumble of shapeless ideas, making it hard to focus.
  • The concept of time in his dream was shapeless, with hours blending into days.

Translations

Translations of the word "shapeless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem forma

🇮🇳 बिना आकार का

🇩🇪 formlos

🇮🇩 tak berbentuk

🇺🇦 безформний

🇵🇱 bezkształtny

🇯🇵 形のない (かたちのない)

🇫🇷 informel

🇪🇸 sin forma

🇹🇷 şekilsiz

🇰🇷 형태가 없는

🇸🇦 بلا شكل

🇨🇿 beztvarý

🇸🇰 beztvarý

🇨🇳 无形的 (wúxíng de)

🇸🇮 brezobličen

🇮🇸 formlaus

🇰🇿 пішінсіз

🇬🇪 უსახო

🇦🇿 formasız

🇲🇽 sin forma

Etymology

The word 'shapeless' originated from the combination of 'shape' and the suffix '-less', which indicates a lack of something. The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe things that lack a clear form or structure. Over time, 'shapeless' has been widely used in literature, art, and everyday language to convey the idea of something without a definite shape or boundary.

See also: mishapen, misshape, misshaping, reshape, reshaping, shape, shaped, shapely, shaper, shapes, shaping, unshaped.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,436, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.