amorphous
1 of 1adjective/əˈmɔrfəs/
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lacking a clear or distinct shape or form
- The blob of clay remained amorphous until shaped by the sculptor.
- The jelly had an amorphous texture that made it hard to slice.
- The jelly on the plate was soft and amorphous.
- The artist loved working with amorphous materials.
- The alien structure appeared amorphous, defying traditional geometry.
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lacking the organized system or structure typical of living organisms or complex entities
- The tissue appeared amorphous under the microscope.
- Certain tumors are amorphous, lacking clear cellular organization.
- The colony of bacteria had an amorphous arrangement.
- The organic material was amorphous, showing no defined structure.
- Amorphous proteins often aggregate in unusual patterns.
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lacking any crystalline or well-defined structure, as in minerals or solids
- Glass is an amorphous solid, lacking a crystalline lattice.
- The mineral appeared amorphous under the electron microscope.
- Amorphous metals are used in specialized industrial applications.
- The polymer was amorphous rather than crystalline.
- Amorphous silicon is used in solar panels.
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vague and unclear and therefore making understanding difficult
- His explanation was amorphous, leaving everyone confused.
- The report was amorphous and lacked a clear structure.
- He presented an amorphous plan that satisfied no one.
- The committee's amorphous goals hindered progress.
- The story's plot felt amorphous and disconnected.
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(of a group or organization) lacking clear organization, structure, or focus
- The protest was amorphous, with no clear leadership.
- An amorphous team struggled to achieve any coordinated effort.
- The movement remained amorphous despite widespread support.
- Amorphous crowds can quickly turn chaotic.
- The amorphous organization relied on volunteers without defined roles.