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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 While that truce collapsed in July, the two sides have opted for asymmetric tactics over the resumption of direct attacks, with the United States maintaining a full naval blockade of Iranian ports. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Pidgeon’s take on the enduring classic was updated and refreshed, thanks to plunging neckline with pearl and crystal embellishments, and asymmetric bias cut. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026 For all the spectacle of its asymmetric attacks, Al Qaeda—and Islamist militancy more broadly—never had more than some tens of thousands of committed supporters worldwide. — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 The late Princess of Wales wore the black, silk, off-the-shoulder, asymmetric and figure-hugging dress on June 29, 1994. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for asymmetrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
  1. oblique
  2. uneven
  3. unsymmetrical
  4. unbalanced
  5. irregular
Adjective
  • Swanson, in his first game back from an oblique strain that cost him one month, finished 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Since then, Winding Refn has continued down that path, making visually sumptuous and narratively oblique films (often with stars, or emerging stars) that increasingly feel like dream visions.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of oblique
Adjective
  • The lightweight cream disguises dark circles, redness, blemishes, and uneven tone, melting in seamlessly enough to blend across larger areas in place of foundation.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This uneven wear on the underbelly of a sneaker is a big no-no — prompting wearers to rotate out their running shoes at rapid rates.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 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
  • Studies show that, without shorebirds, coastlines erode more quickly, trap less carbon, and are more likely to become unbalanced.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • If they’re left in storage for too long, their flavor, aroma, and structure can fade or become unbalanced, even if the bottle has never been opened.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of unbalanced
Adjective
  • After researching her options and speaking with her doctors, Hills eventually underwent a surgical procedure to treat her irregular heartbeat.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Asics noted that both models feature core elements to the brand like its signature stripes, along with typical Camiel Fortgens details — irregular stitching and hand-cut overlays — to create a new kind of DIY sports shoe.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of irregular

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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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