1 unformed | Definition of unformed
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

unformed

adjective
un·​formed | \ ˌən-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce unformed (audio) \

Definition of unformed

: not arranged in regular shape, order, or relations especially : immature, undeveloped
Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More about unformed

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of unformed in a Sentence

what was once an unformed lump of clay is now an attractive, useful bowl under his care and tutelage, young men, unformed in mind and body, became battle-worthy soldiers

Recent Examples on the Web

 Spencer’s deftness with such unformed ideas is still a marvel to watch. — Jenna Wortham, New York Times, "Delighted — and Disturbed — by Octavia Spencer’s Rage in ‘Ma’," 31 May 2019 The fact that a couple thousand unformed personnel in Syria will be withdrawing is a tactical change. — John Hudson, The Seattle Times, "Many of Trump’s advisers tried to derail Syria withdrawal," 13 Jan. 2019

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'unformed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

See More

First Known Use of unformed

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for unformed

unformed

adjective
How to pronounce unformed (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of unformed

: not fully or completely developed

See the full definition for unformed in the English Language Learners Dictionary

More from Merriam-Webster on unformed

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with unformed

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for unformed

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!

×

You're never
too cool to learn something new.

Sign up for our Word of the Day
daily newsletter!

No thanks, maybe later.