Definition

Not having a clear or defined shape; formless.

Example

The cloud looked shapeless as it drifted across the sky.

Conversation

I found this sculpture at the park, but it looks so shapeless to me.

Really? I thought it had a unique charm to it.

I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?

Exactly! Sometimes, shapeless things can surprise you with their meaning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shapeless → It is formed from "shape" (from Old English *sceap*, meaning form or figure) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "shapeless" means without shape or lacking a defined form.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'without' ('-less') a 'form' ('shape') — that's why shapeless means lacking a clear shape.

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