Shapeless: meaning, definitions and examples

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shapeless

[ ˈʃeɪpləs ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.