Synonyms for formless

Most common

chaotic · amorphous · shapeless · amorphic

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Without form; shapeless.

   1985: Now the earth was a formless void, there was darkness over the deep, with a divine wind sweeping over the waters. — Genesis 1:2 (New Jerusalem Bible)

Example sentences

• chaotic Algiers is the bustling chaotic capital of Algeria.
• amorphous He saw an amorphous figure in baggy clothing.
• shapeless My life turned into a dark and shapeless living hell.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

rough¹

7 letters

chaotic³

8 letters

amorphic

9 letters

amorphous³, shapeless², unshapely

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (chaotic³ = 3 syllables).

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