asymmetrical

adjective
UK: /ˌeɪ.sɪˈmet.rɪ.kəl/
US: /ˌeɪ.sɪˈmet.rɪ.kəl/

  1. Having parts that are not equal or the same.

    1. Her smile is asymmetrical because only one side of her mouth turns up. [ ] [ ]
    2. The painting had an asymmetrical design, with more weight on the left side making it visually unbalanced. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not balanced in shape or arrangement.

    1. The garden had an asymmetrical layout, with flowers growing freely. [ ] [ ]
    2. His asymmetrical haircut was a bold fashion statement reflecting individuality and unconventionality. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

uneven lopsided irregular unbalanced

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "asymmetrical" in English means: Having parts that are not equal or the same., Not balanced in shape or arrangement..

The phonetic transcription of "asymmetrical" is /ˌeɪ.sɪˈmet.rɪ.kəl/ in British English and /ˌeɪ.sɪˈmet.rɪ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "asymmetrical": uneven, lopsided, irregular, unbalanced.

Example usage of "asymmetrical": "Her smile is asymmetrical because only one side of her mouth turns up.". More examples on the page.