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

Slowing and congealing the formless language of my thoughts. —Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026

Some of Hachette’s attempts at tweaking have not been taken onboard: There was some discussion of the magazine’s name (not surprising, since industry wisdom suggests that the big, useful magazine agencies like Publishers Clearinghouse will be turned off by something as formless as George). —Rebecca Mead, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2026

Both are beatless, widescreen, and almost formless, little soundtracks to an imagined world in bloom. —Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026

Following suit, Fanning’s skirt included the same formless shape with an irregular, midi hemline. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 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