Unshapelier: meaning, definitions and examples
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unshapelier
[ ʌnˈʃeɪpliər ]
appearance comparison
Unshapelier refers to something or someone lacking an attractive or pleasing shape. It often describes a form that is not well-defined or aesthetically pleasing compared to others.
Synonyms
awkward, ill-proportioned, unattractive, ungainly.
Examples of usage
- The dress made her look unshapelier than she actually was.
- In comparison to the sleek models, the car appeared much unshapelier.
- The unshapelier design of the building did not win any architectural awards.
Translations
Translations of the word "unshapelier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 menos bem proporcionado
🇮🇳 असामान्य आकार का
🇩🇪 unförmiger
🇮🇩 tidak proporsional
🇺🇦 непропорційний
🇵🇱 nieproporcjonalny
🇯🇵 不均衡な形の
🇫🇷 moins bien proportionné
🇪🇸 menos proporcionado
🇹🇷 orantısız
🇰🇷 불균형한
🇸🇦 غير متناسب
🇨🇿 neproporcionalní
🇸🇰 neproporčný
🇨🇳 不成比例的
🇸🇮 neproporcionalen
🇮🇸 óhóflegur
🇰🇿 пропорциясыз
🇬🇪 არაპროპორციული
🇦🇿 proporcional olmayan
🇲🇽 menos proporcionado
Etymology
The word unshapelier derives from the combination of the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and 'shapely', which originates from the Middle English word 'shapli', derived from Old English 'sceplic', meaning 'well-formed' or 'having a good shape'. The prefix 'un-' indicates the negation of the adjective, thus forming 'unshapely' to describe something lacking in pleasing shape or form. The comparative '-ier' ending is used to suggest a greater degree of this state. Historically, the term has evolved in usage from describing physical shapes to broader applications relating to various forms of design and aesthetics, reflecting societal standards of beauty that change over time.