asymmetrical

adjective

asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 

variants or asymmetric

ˌā-sə-ˈme-trik 

1

: having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical

an asymmetrical design

asymmetrical shapes

2

usually asymmetric of a carbon atom : bonded to four different atoms or groups

asymmetrically

ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of asymmetrical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mother and son were wearing matching black ensembles with Blanchett in a sparkly, asymmetrical black top paired with black leather pants, while Roman opted for a suit and a light blue pin. —Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025

Last but not least, topping things off is a massive 646-square-foot flybridge, offering up a spacious bar with a Corian counter, a large dining table for gatherings, a plush sofa, and an asymmetrical carbon hard top. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025

The actress’ hair was coiffed into a classic tight chignon, featuring an asymmetrical hairline to frame her face. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

The Farnsworth House is white, asymmetrical and lifted off the ground, while the Glass House is black, symmetrical and tied directly to the earth. —Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Greek asymmetria lack of proportion, from asymmetros ill-proportioned, from a- + symmetros symmetrical

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing asymmetrical

• asymmetrical digital subscriber line

Rhymes for asymmetrical

• diametrical
• geometrical
• unsymmetrical
• metrical
• obstetrical
• symmetrical
• trigonometrical

Kids Definition

asymmetrical

adjective

asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 

variants or asymmetric

-trik 

: not symmetrical

asymmetrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

asymmetry

(ˈ)ā-ˈsim-ə-trē 

noun

Medical Definition

asymmetrical

adjective

asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 

variants or asymmetric

-trik 

1

: not symmetrical

2

usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom : bonded to four different atoms or groups

asymmetrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb