unshapen

adjective

Definition of unshapennext
as in unshaped

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshapen
  1. unshaped
  2. primitive
  3. rudimentary
  4. unfinished
  5. amateur
  6. unprofessional
  7. amateurish
  8. unskilled
Adjective
  • Along one wall, rows of unshaped, creaseless, open-crown hats wait in various stages of completion.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • There is a wealth of knowledge and experience here to sift through and, at times, the film’s editing leaves these individual’s offerings unshaped or unclear.
    — Sarah-Tai Black, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2023
Definition of unshaped
Adjective
  • When the Followers began, healthcare on the Western frontier was primitive, unsanitary and riddled with con artists peddling fake cures.
    — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In an early study, researchers collected about five hours of primitive tennis movements from amateur players using a compact motion-capture setup.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of primitive
Adjective
  • Using rudimentary 3-D animation tools, the film looks janky, with sharp edges and bad editing.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The panels were expensive and rudimentary by today’s standards.
    — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of rudimentary
Adjective
  • Yet my soaring generational expectations were still unfinished.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Both The Social Reckoning and Cliff Booth underwent reshoots recently, Barbera revealed, rendering them unfinished in time for Venice.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of unfinished
Adjective
  • What makes this solution a favorite for amateur home cooks and pro chefs alike?
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Clooney’s nearby Italian residence was already as famous as him, and a stakeout spot for amateur and professional paparazzi.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of amateur
Adjective
  • Once considered unprofessional or unconventional in some settings, tattoos have become far more accepted across generations.
    — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Abernethy specifically accused Carlson of numerous episodes of unprofessional conduct while alleging both swim coaches fostered conflict and misrepresented facts to school officials, including a campaign of false accusations against her.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of unprofessional
Adjective
  • In his lawsuit, Bonta referred to Bianco’s efforts to recount the ballots as amateurish and dubious.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Attempts to go hyperrealistic can go too far and make the whole endeavor feel amateurish.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Definition of amateurish
Adjective
  • Persona did not see economic viability in the unskilled labor approach, Radford says.
    — Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The jobs were broken down into around 200 management roles, 67 office or clerical roles, 67 professional, 534 skilled and 133 unskilled.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of unskilled
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“Unshapen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshapen. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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