unshapen

adjective

Definition of unshapennext
as in unshaped

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshapen
  1. unshaped
  2. primitive
  3. rudimentary
  4. unfinished
  5. amateur
  6. unprofessional
  7. amateurish
  8. unskilled
Adjective
  • There is a wealth of knowledge and experience here to sift through and, at times, the film’s editing leaves these individual’s offerings unshaped or unclear.
    — Sarah-Tai Black, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2023
  • Years ago, these yew shrubs were dishevelled & unshaped, so The Prince tasked his gardeners with creating their own intriguing topiary designs.
    — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Nov. 2020
Definition of unshaped
Adjective
  • SpudCell is still primitive, most closely resembling a bacterium.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 1 July 2026
  • While primitive in appearance, the arms kept the device relatively secure on my neck.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of primitive
Adjective
  • The outpost may resemble something of a rudimentary city on the moon.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The Athletic’s Michael Cox gave a detailed breakdown that walked through the tactical hypotheses, but there might be a more rudimentary explanation for this trend.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of rudimentary
Adjective
  • From politics to philanthropy, healthcare to higher education, Black women continue to confront double standards that reveal the unfinished work of democracy itself.
    — Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Her words prove true throughout his interview, during which Glover opens up for the first time about his life with Alzheimer's disease, often toggling between unfinished thoughts and poetic personal tangents.
    — Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of unfinished
Adjective
  • And this July, South Dakota hosts its second annual Badlands Astronomy Festival for scientists and amateur astronomers at Badlands National Park, which has a pending bid to become one of the state's International Dark Sky Parks.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • Trump will also encounter another former pal – Keir Starmer – who’ll shortly have more time to pursue his avid amateur soccer career after resigning as British prime minister.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of amateur
Adjective
  • Of course, having six inches of Twizzler sticking out of your mouth might be deemed unprofessional, but at least your hands are free.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
  • What a nasty, unprofessional comment about a member of this city’s constituency who has spent much time on important issues.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Definition of unprofessional
Adjective
  • That the two companies viewed something this amateurish as a prime example of what the software could achieve should raise an eyebrow.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
  • But all this was in keeping with the amateurish nature of the tournament.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Definition of amateurish
Adjective
  • According to Grant, factors like operational downtime, the productivity drag of unskilled workers and post-incident audits and reporting requirements can run four to eight times higher than the direct costs.
    — Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Road accidents kill thousands in Bangladesh every year, due to a combination of poor road conditions, unskilled driving and inadequate oversight of traffic rules.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Definition of unskilled
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“Unshapen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshapen. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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