unshapely

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈʃeɪpli/
US: /ʌnˈʃeɪpli/

  1. Having an unattractive or irregular shape

    1. The old vase was quite unshapely.
    2. The sculptor tried to reshape the unshapely lump of clay into something elegant.

  2. Not pleasing in appearance due to its form or lack of form.

    1. That unshapely coat doesn't suit you.
    2. The building's unshapely design was criticized for not fitting in with the surrounding architecture.

Synonyms

deformed awkward ungainly unsightly misshapen

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unshapely" in English means: Having an unattractive or irregular shape, Not pleasing in appearance due to its form or lack of form..

The phonetic transcription of "unshapely" is /ʌnˈʃeɪpli/ in British English and /ʌnˈʃeɪpli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unshapely": deformed, awkward, ungainly, unsightly, misshapen.

Example usage of "unshapely": "The old vase was quite unshapely.". More examples on the page.