Shapeless

Pronunciation: /ˈʃeɪpləs/

Definitions of shapeless

adjective having no definite or distinct shape

Example Sentences

A1 The shapeless blob of clay was difficult to mold.

A2 She tried to sew a dress, but it turned out shapeless.

B1 The artist's abstract painting was criticized for being too shapeless.

B2 The shapeless mass of fabric hung loosely on the mannequin.

C1 The shapeless argument lacked coherence and direction.

C2 Her shapeless prose lacked the precision and clarity of her earlier work.

Examples of shapeless in a Sentence

formal The artist's painting was criticized for its shapeless composition.

informal I tried to follow the recipe, but the dough turned out shapeless.

slang His outfit was so shapeless, it looked like he just rolled out of bed.

figurative Her thoughts were a shapeless jumble after receiving the shocking news.

Grammatical Forms of shapeless

• past tense: shapeless
• plural: shapelesses
• comparative: more shapeless
• superlative: most shapeless
• present tense: shapeless
• future tense: will be shapeless
• perfect tense: have been shapeless
• continuous tense: is being shapeless
• singular: shapeless
• positive degree: shapeless
• infinitive: to be shapeless
• gerund: being shapeless
• participle: shapingless

Origin and Evolution of shapeless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shapeless' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'sceapleas'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something without a defined form or structure, the meaning of 'shapeless' has evolved to also imply lack of attractiveness or coherence in appearance.