Search Dictionary
Definition of formlessness

formlessness

/ˈfɔːrmləsnəs/
form · less · ness
Adverb:formlessly
•
Adjective:formless
JUMP TO:

formlessness Lexical Profile

formlessness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of lacking a clear, definite, or recognizable physical shape or structure.

Example

"The thick coastal fog gave the surrounding landscape an eerie sense of formlessness."

2

A lack of coherent organization, order, or design in an abstract concept, artistic work, or system.

Example

"Critics noted that the experimental novel suffered from narrative formlessness despite its vivid prose."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for formlessness
Antonyms
View all antonyms for formlessness

• Rhymes for formlessness

• Nearby Words

formidably
formless
formlessly
formlessness
formosa
formosan pit viper
formula

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Formlessness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/formlessness
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.