unshapely

adjective

Definition of unshapelynext
as in unbecoming

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshapely
  1. unbecoming
  2. unaesthetic
  3. frumpish
  4. frumpy
  5. abominable
  6. loathsome
  7. repulsive
  8. disgusting
Adjective
  • Yet there is something singularly unbecoming about a franchise as American as Superman (and its adjuncts) being willfully stripped of its patriotism and good cheer.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
  • With nothing but the season at stake, Georgia won in a fashion most unbecoming a team that leads Division I in home runs.
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Definition of unbecoming
Adjective
  • Lamar’s performance of his slanderous mambo was the only real moment of drama and tension amid the Philadelphia Eagles’ unaesthetic beatdown of the Kansas City Chiefs.
    — Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
  • Insufficient split, bent and separated legs and unaesthetic body position are a few of the others that fall under that category.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
Definition of unaesthetic
Adjective
  • In short, the frumpish foursome were suggesting that holders of the top judicial office, current and former, tried to influence justice by shunting cases towards particular judges.
    — The Economist, The Economist, 18 Jan. 2018
Definition of frumpish
Adjective
  • Its slim-fitting jogger pants and matching T-shirt give you a put-together, not frumpy look.
    — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Shopping itself can be a nightmare, and even with alterations, clothing pieces can fall flat (and, well, frumpy) on a shorter frame.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of frumpy
Adjective
  • No sooner had the Chiefs’ abominable 2025 season (6-11) come to an end, team president Mark Donovan said last month, than the organization pivoted to 2026.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That led to cycles of reform and renovation, as well as backlash, chiefly from cultural conservatives, who saw the adoption of western European habits and attitudes as abominable and even heretical.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of abominable
Adjective
  • People commonly used tobacco to treat many ailments, including indigestion, respiratory problems, pain and loathsome mouth afflictions.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Platner is loathsome in so many ways.
    — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Definition of loathsome
Adjective
  • By their very nature, hydrogen atoms tend to be electrically repulsive to each other.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026
  • If neither meal is found to be appetizing, the winner is simply determined by what the picky eater finds least repulsive.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of repulsive
Adjective
  • This whole situation is discriminatory, disgusting, and quite frankly, Orwellian.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That it’s populated with disgusting creatures and monsters, Jackson’s forté, doesn’t hurt.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of disgusting
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“Unshapely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshapely. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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