ˈ ̷ ̷_lə̇s adjective
Etymology: Middle English scapless, from scap, shap shape + -less, -les -less
1. : destitute of regularity or fixity of shape
a shapeless blob of protoplasm
2.
a. : deprived of usual or normal shape : misshapen
a shapeless old hat
b. : lacking the structural qualities that impart elegance and grace
straight shapeless garments
a shapeless young girl
3. : lacking direction or purpose
• shape·less·ly adverb
• shape·less·ness noun -es