asymmetrical

adjective

variants or asymmetric
Definition of asymmetricalnext
as in oblique
having two sides or halves that are not the same; not symmetrical She wore a striking dress with an asymmetrical neckline.

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Recent Examples of asymmetrical In a trailer for the upcoming film released on October 27, the actor went nearly bald while showing off asymmetrical eyebrows. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026 The panel comes from the Genesis Runner, passed through the asymmetric spirit of the Daze Runner, so the paneling sweeps across the upper and tilts. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Add an asymmetric skirt to give your loafers a less studious feel. — Olivia Allen, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 Here, only one actuator is activated, creating an asymmetric movement that propels the robot forward or backward. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for asymmetrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
  1. oblique
  2. uneven
  3. unsymmetrical
  4. unbalanced
  5. irregular
Adjective
  • The Warriors are without Stephen Curry, who is sidelined at least two weeks with a right oblique tear suffered in a 115-108 loss in Houston on Wednesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Reaves, who played almost an entire game on what turned into a Grade 2 oblique strain suffered last April against Oklahoma City, had missed the Lakers’ previous game against the Atlanta Hawks because of illness.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of oblique
Adjective
  • This makes autonomous exploration particularly challenging, especially when machines need to operate across uneven terrain and coordinate with one another.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Out on the road On every surface shy of brand-new chipseal, the Tarmac felt comfortable and balanced, with the bike absorbing some of the punishment meted out by uneven pavement.
    — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • The unsymmetrical appearance of the gas and dust lanes in Dracula's Chivito in this stunning Hubbleimage indicates that dynamic processes are occurring within the disk as its morphology is gradually shaped by interactions with its surroundings.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Fuels such as nitrogen tetroxide and unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine are toxic and corrosive, while liquid hydrogen and oxygen must be stored at extremely low temperatures, posing risks of leakage, brittleness in metals, and explosive vaporization.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of unsymmetrical
Adjective
  • Wilson billed the event as an unveiling for a plan to right Chicago’s unbalanced books by cutting $1 billion in costs and generating $500 million in new revenue annually.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • On deficits, China also appears to be making some moves in the right direction—though from a more unbalanced starting point.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of unbalanced
Adjective
  • Look for irregular costs like insurance premiums, car repairs, medical expenses, annual subscription or membership fees, summer or spring break trips, back-to-school supplies, home maintenance or holiday gift shopping.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Her team found a 77% higher rate of irregular heartbeats during the six weeks around the 2016 election, compared with a control period.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of irregular

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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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