shape´less|ness

shape´less|ness
shape|less «SHAYP lihs», adjective.
1. without definite shape: »

He wore a shapeless old hat.

SYNONYM(S): formless.
2. having a shape which is not attractive; not shapely: »

a fat, shapeless figure.

SYNONYM(S): unshapely.
shape´less|ly, adverb.
shape´less|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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