asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 
variants or asymmetric
ˌā-sə-ˈme-trik
1
: having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
an asymmetrical design
asymmetrical shapes
2
usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom : bonded to four different atoms or groups
asymmetrically
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In the two portraits, which first premiered on Entertainment Weekly, the Glee alum dons a fascinator in the shape of a giant yellow rose as well as one of the character’s iconic brocade robes with an asymmetrical pillbox hat. 
Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2022 Diana made fashion history at the Serpentine Gallery in London in June 1994, walking out in a fitted, black, off-the-shoulder dress with an asymmetrical hemline and chiffon train that flowed in the wind. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 The use of rocket system decoys, which has not been reported previously, is one of many asymmetrical tactics Ukraine’s armed forces have adopted to fight back against a bigger and better-equipped invading enemy. John Hudson, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Great knitwear is a forever fall staple, like this asymmetrical sweater from Proenza Schouler. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022 The piece featured an asymmetrical neckline and was studded with purple sparkles across the blazer and the hem of the pants. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022 Drone technologies designed by Tehran have emerged as a key instrument of asymmetrical attacks carried by the Islamic Republic against Saudi oil fields and by allies in the Gaza Strip, Iraq and Yemen. Benoit Faucon, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 Even asymmetrical cuts at Dior and romantic full-volume iterations debuted at Brandon Maxwell for a more elegant take. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022 The black dress featured an asymmetrical strap that wrapped from her left shoulder around her neck, creating a choker necklace look. Seventeen, 15 Aug. 2022 See More
Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2022 Diana made fashion history at the Serpentine Gallery in London in June 1994, walking out in a fitted, black, off-the-shoulder dress with an asymmetrical hemline and chiffon train that flowed in the wind. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 The use of rocket system decoys, which has not been reported previously, is one of many asymmetrical tactics Ukraine’s armed forces have adopted to fight back against a bigger and better-equipped invading enemy. John Hudson, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Great knitwear is a forever fall staple, like this asymmetrical sweater from Proenza Schouler. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022 The piece featured an asymmetrical neckline and was studded with purple sparkles across the blazer and the hem of the pants. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022 Drone technologies designed by Tehran have emerged as a key instrument of asymmetrical attacks carried by the Islamic Republic against Saudi oil fields and by allies in the Gaza Strip, Iraq and Yemen. Benoit Faucon, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 Even asymmetrical cuts at Dior and romantic full-volume iterations debuted at Brandon Maxwell for a more elegant take. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022 The black dress featured an asymmetrical strap that wrapped from her left shoulder around her neck, creating a choker necklace look. Seventeen, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Greek asymmetria lack of proportion, from asymmetros ill-proportioned, from a- + symmetros symmetrical
First Known Use
1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing asymmetrical
Kids Definition
asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
: having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
Medical Definition
asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants or asymmetric
-trik
1
: not symmetrical
2
usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom : bonded to four different atoms or groups
asymmetrical
adjective
variants or asymmetric
as in oblique
having two sides or halves that are not the same; not symmetrical She wore a striking dress with an asymmetrical neckline. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- oblique
- uneven
- unsymmetrical
- unbalanced
- irregular
- lopsided
- skewed
- tilted
- askew
- slanted
- slanting
- awry
- crooked
- distorted
- tipping
- listing
- aslant
- off-kilter
- slantwise
- atilt
- contorted
- cockeyed
- disordered
- pitched
- crazy
- cock-a-hoop
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- symmetrical
- symmetric
- balanced
- regular
- uniform
- orderly
- level
- straight
- even
- ordered