Unshapeliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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unshapeliest
[ ʌnˈʃeɪpliɪst ]
appearance quality
Unshapeliest describes something that lacks a well-defined or attractive shape. It is often used to refer to objects or individuals whose form is not pleasing to the eye. The term implies an awkwardness or unattractiveness in shape.
Synonyms
awkward, deformed, ill-proportioned, misshapen.
Examples of usage
- The unshapeliest statue in the park drew mixed reactions.
- She wore the unshapeliest dress, which seemed to swallow her figure.
- Despite being the unshapeliest building on the block, it had its own charm.
- His hair was in the unshapeliest style after the storm.
Translations
Translations of the word "unshapeliest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 menos atraente
🇮🇳 असामान्य
🇩🇪 unattraktiv
🇮🇩 paling buruk
🇺🇦 найнепривабливіший
🇵🇱 najmniej atrakcyjny
🇯🇵 最も魅力のない
🇫🇷 le moins attrayant
🇪🇸 el menos atractivo
🇹🇷 en az çekici
🇰🇷 가장 매력 없는
🇸🇦 الأقل جاذبية
🇨🇿 nejméně atraktivní
🇸🇰 najmenej atraktívny
🇨🇳 最不吸引人的
🇸🇮 najmanj privlačen
🇮🇸 minnsta aðdráttarafl
🇰🇿 ең тартымсыз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე შეუცნობელი
🇦🇿 ən cəlbedici olmayan
🇲🇽 el menos atractivo
Etymology
The word 'unshapeliest' stems from the base word 'shape,' which originates from the Old English 'sceapa,' meaning to shape or form. The prefix 'un-' is used to denote a negative or opposite quality, indicating a lack or absence of the defined shape. The 'liest' suffix is indicative of the superlative form in modern English, thereby making it comparative to other adjectives describing shape. The evolution of 'unshapely' into 'unshapeliest' reflects the ongoing development of English language, particularly how affixes can transform words to convey varying degrees of meaning.