Shapeless

/ˈʃeɪpləs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Without a definite shape or form; formless.
The fog rolled in, creating a shapeless mass that obscured the landscape.
Lacking structure or organization; chaotic.
The artist's first draft was a shapeless jumble of ideas waiting to be refined.
Not having a clear or distinct character.
Her emotions were shapeless, difficult to define or articulate.

Etymology

From shape + -less, meaning without shape.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shapeless form
A form that does not have a definite shape.
shapeless mass
A large, amorphous body or aggregation.

Related Words

form
The visible shape or configuration of something.
contour
An outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something.

Slang Meanings

Having a loose or undefined style.
She wore these shapeless clothes to the party.
Describing something that is vague or unclear.
His shapeless plans made it hard to get excited about the project.