1
as in distorted
badly or imperfectly formed
a shapeless old hat
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in amorphous
having no definite or recognizable form
right now this clay is just a shapeless lump, but wait until I'm done sculpting it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shapeless
In a season where heavy, shapeless hair is no longer acceptable, the butterfly bob becomes the perfect alternative to the classic bob.
—
Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
To show up there in a shapeless polyester tracksuit would be a diplomatic incident.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
And despite its ambling, almost shapeless nature, Who by Fire is never boring, because Lesage and his actors fill every scene with surprise and suspense.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Pear—Emphasize the waist and upper body; skip shapeless dresses or long jackets.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shapeless
Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
To show up there in a shapeless polyester tracksuit would be a diplomatic incident.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
And despite its ambling, almost shapeless nature, Who by Fire is never boring, because Lesage and his actors fill every scene with surprise and suspense.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Pear—Emphasize the waist and upper body; skip shapeless dresses or long jackets.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shapeless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shapeless
Adjective
-
But the sins against contestants—and society writ large, for that matter—extend beyond distorted conversations about beauty.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Insects like aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, fungus gnats, and more can affect your plant's health, leading to stunted, distorted growth, root damage, premature leaf drop, and even plant death.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
There might be a fascinating play here, but the amorphous scenes that Hyland provides lack a dramatic through line.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Yet the story is given an amorphous dreamlike quality that allows the audience to recognize, reconsider and reinterpret these episodes.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Expect the never-ending guitar solos and monstrous growling members Phantom Slaughter and Wroth Septentrion are known for—plus one sprawling, 14-minute track featuring Marty Friedman.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
-
In the horror flick marking the feature debut of writer-director Vera Miao, Tran plays a grieving woman who moves to an isolated house in a new town following the death of her husband, only to discover there is something monstrous hidden in the town’s history.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Both are beatless, widescreen, and almost formless, little soundtracks to an imagined world in bloom.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Following suit, Fanning’s skirt included the same formless shape with an irregular, midi hemline.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
However, something went wrong during the process and a lot of my bagels ended up misshapen and partially flat and puffed at the same time.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
-
The new map was like a jigsaw puzzle, with one district resembling a misshapen salamander.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
As temperature rises, these vibrations intensify, creating a more chaotic, more resistant barrier that paradoxically hardens the metal’s surface against high-speed stress.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
-
While some of Griffin’s jokes may be a product of their time, My Life on the D-List is, all the same, a fascinating snapshot of early aughts celebrity culture in all its chaotic messiness.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
This unstructured data represents over 80% of information in organizations today.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
-
There is growing interest in using robots beyond factories – in construction sites, disaster zones, logistics yards, and other unstructured settings.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Davidson’s chat with Kelly has no structure, no segments, and no particular gimmick; and while none of that is required of a podcast, some sense of organization can help shape an otherwise-unformed snippet of conversation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
-
In addition to the Venezuela operation, Trump is preparing to take the helm of an as-yet unformed Board of Peace to run postwar Gaza, involving the United States in yet another Mideast engagement for possibly decades to come.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shapeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapeless. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
