unshapely

/ʌnʃˈeɪpli/ adj

Not having a distinct shape

Word Origin Shapely means having a pleasing shape. Unshapely is the opposite: lacking good form. The root is about creation and form, so unshapely suggests something that didn't get formed well. Related words: misshapen (badly shaped), reshape (shape again). The -ly suffix turns shape into an adjective, then un- negates it.

adj Not having a distinct shape

The unshapely lump of clay slowly transformed into a beautiful vase under the potter's skilled hands.

(形容词) 不成形;无形;无定形 【不成形的】

在陶艺师娴熟的手中,那块不成形的黏土慢慢变成了一只漂亮的花瓶。

(adjetivo) Que no tiene una forma definida

El trozo de arcilla sin forma se transformó lentamente en un hermoso jarrón bajo las hábiles manos del alfarero.

(adjectif) informe; difforme; sans forme [Qui manque d'une forme distincte ou harmonieuse.]

La masse d'argile unshapely s'est lentement transformée en un beau vase sous les mains habiles du potier.

(Adjektiv) formlos; unförmig [keine klare oder ansprechende Form aufweisend; unförmig]

Der **unshapely** Klumpen Ton verwandelte sich unter den geschickten Händen des Töpfers langsam in eine schöne Vase.

(形容詞) 形が整っていない、不格好な

不格好な粘土の塊が、陶芸師の熟練した手によって美しい花瓶へと徐々に変わっていった。

(adjetivo) informe; disforme; sem forma; amorfo [Que não tem uma forma distinta.]

O pedaço de argila **disforme** se transformou lentamente em um lindo vaso sob as mãos habilidosas do oleiro.

Word parts: un + shape + ly

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