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

The gown is designed with an asymmetrical neckline, ruched waist, and back slit. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

More recently, Swift has been photographed in Monse, wearing an asymmetrical little black dress designed by Kim and Garcia at Kelce's Tight End University event in Nashville on June 23. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 June 2026

White summer outfits simply never miss, and the Tankaneo Two-piece Outfit feels especially chic thanks to its asymmetrical tube top and breezy wide-leg pants. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

This style has a gorgeous, asymmetrical ruffled design, and the spaghetti straps will keep you cool in hot weather. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

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