shapeless

adjective

shape·​less ˈshā-pləs 

1

: having no definite shape

2

a

: deprived of usual or normal shape : misshapen

a shapeless old hat

b

: not shapely

shapelessly adverb

shapelessness noun

Synonyms of shapeless

• distorted
• monstrous
• misshapen

Examples of shapeless in a Sentence

an old, shapeless baseball cap

right now this clay is just a shapeless lump, but wait until I'm done sculpting it

Recent Examples on the Web

Sand all of it away, and what remains is smooth, convenient, and shapeless. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

This is easily the most shapeless and least comedically focused of Ferrell’s sports stories. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Like the men, the women all wore overalls, shapeless shrouds of dark denim. — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Travelers will also appreciate the drawstring waist and roomy cut to keep things comfortable without looking shapeless. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

shapeless

adjective

shape·​less ˈshā-pləs 

1

: having no fixed or regular shape

2

a

: deprived of usual or normal shape

b

: not shapely

shapelessly adverb

shapelessness noun