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unformed

 

[ ˌʌnˈfɔːrmd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

incomplete

Not having a definite or recognizable shape or form; not fully developed or organized.

Synonyms

amorphous, shapeless, unshaped

Examples of usage

  • The artist's unformed ideas began to take shape as she worked on her masterpiece.
  • The unformed clay lacked detail and precision.
  • His unformed thoughts made it difficult for him to express himself clearly.
Context #2 | Adjective

undeveloped

Not fully developed or matured; lacking experience or sophistication.

Synonyms

immature, inexperienced, naive

Examples of usage

  • The unformed musician had potential but needed more practice.
  • Her unformed skills prevented her from excelling in her career.
  • The unformed relationship between the two countries needed time to grow.

Translations

Translations of the word "unformed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não formado

🇮🇳 अविकसित

🇩🇪 ungeformt

🇮🇩 belum terbentuk

🇺🇦 неоформлений

🇵🇱 nieuformowany

🇯🇵 未形成

🇫🇷 non formé

🇪🇸 no formado

🇹🇷 biçimsiz

🇰🇷 형성되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مُشكَّل

🇨🇿 neformovaný

🇸🇰 neformovaný

🇨🇳 未成形

🇸🇮 neoblikovan

🇮🇸 ómyndaður

🇰🇿 қалыптаспаған

🇬🇪 უწესრიგო

🇦🇿 formalaşmamış

🇲🇽 no formado

Etymology

The word 'unformed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'formed', ultimately deriving from the Latin word 'formare' meaning 'to shape'. The term has been used in English language to describe things that lack shape, form, or development since the 15th century.

See also: amorphic, conform, deform, deformed, form, formal, formality, formally, formation, formative, formatter, formed, former, formerly, formic, forming, formless, forms, malform, malformation, multiformity, preformative, reform.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,293, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.