unshapely

adjective

un·​shape·​ly ˌən-ˈshā-plē How to pronounce unshapely (audio)
unshapelier; unshapeliest
Synonyms of unshapelynext
: not having a regular or pleasing shape : not shapely
Frequently the book seems compiled rather than composed, facts and fiction accreting into a formidable but unshapely mass.R. Z. Sheppard
unshapeliness noun

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unshapely was in the 13th century

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“Unshapely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unshapely. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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