formless

adjective

form·​less ˈfȯrm-ləs 

1

: having no regular form or shape

2

: lacking order or arrangement

3

: having no physical existence

formlessly adverb

formlessness noun

Synonyms of formless

• amorphous
• shapeless
• chaotic
• unformed
• unstructured
• unshaped

Examples of formless in a Sentence

a formless mass of clay that the potter transformed into an attractive bowl

from this formless void the universe was supposed to have been created

Recent Examples on the Web

Although the cloud sounds like an abstract, formless entity, its physical location matters: Proximity to cloud data centers determines how quickly users can access internet platforms. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025

But Safdie’s script is at times formless and somewhat baggy. —Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 2 Oct. 2025

Just ask Happy Gilmore 2, a formless, two-hour blob of Adam Sandler’s family and celebrity friends, with no real creative drive to speak of. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025

With its eerily formless threat, catchy theme song, wholesome teen heroes, and ingeniously practical ooze effects (a dazzling mix of in-camera and optical printing), The Blob straddles atomic-era paranoia and gooey creature-feature fun. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

formless

adjective

form·​less ˈfȯrm-ləs 

: having no regular form or shape

formlessly adverb

formlessness noun