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

The collar gives it an elevated look beyond a plain T-shirt, and the dolman sleeves give a relaxed, flowy look without being shapeless. —Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

The dress was designed with a shapeless, flowing silhouette, with sleeveless element and maxi hem. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026

Then, after the adults come into the frame and Toha dresses in shapeless clothes and a headscarf, their social position and economic circumstances become much clearer. —Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026

Spurs are hapless, listless, shapeless, themeless, hopeless. —George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Feb. 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