shapeless

Example Sentences

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She, too, had fallen under the spell of believing that they were plain and shapeless.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

They cited her “frumpy cardigan, shapeless above-the-knee shift” and, get this, “‘demure’ makeup.”

From Salon • Aug. 25, 2024

Julianne Hough, co-host of the official red carpet show alongside Hudgens, wore shapeless white trousers with shimmery detailing around the bust.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2024

A witness who saw the last 10 seconds of the balloon’s descent before it crashed described it as deflated, shapeless and coming straight down, the mayor said.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2024

Olanna was holding Baby’s hand and looking at the whistling pine and ixora and lilies, all shapeless and tangled.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie