unshaped

American  

[uhn-sheypt] / ʌnˈʃeɪpt /

adjective

1. not shaped or definitely formed.

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Etymology

Origin of unshaped

First recorded in 1565–75; un- ¹ + shaped

Example Sentences

The conductor Roderick Cox spoke movingly of his program a few nights later, though the distinctive atmosphere of Barber’s “Knoxville” and Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” Suite suffered from his unshaped orchestral climaxes.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2022

It’s by far the album’s worst song, and the one that feels most unshaped by Max Martin’s touch.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2021

As engrossing as each episode is, the series feels unshaped, steered in a new direction every time a new development materializes.

From Slate • May 23, 2018

And the movie’s wrap-up, where we learn what happened to the police officers charged in the murders of the three victims—their punishment, or lack thereof, won’t come as a surprise—feels hasty and unshaped.

From Time • Jul. 28, 2017

Although both were unshaped, formless things, Nel seemed stronger and more consistent than Sula, who could hardly be counted on to sustain any emotion for more than three minutes.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison