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uneven shape

[/ʌnˈiːvən ʃeɪp/]
nounpl: uneven shapes
forma irregular
1. A shape or form that lacks symmetry or uniformity, with sides or surfaces of differing lengths, angles, or proportions
The rock had an uneven shape that made it difficult to stack.
A pedra tinha uma forma irregular que dificultava empilhá-la.
2. An object or surface with inconsistent or non-uniform dimensions
The artist deliberately created an uneven shape for the sculpture.
O artista criou deliberadamente uma forma irregular para a escultura.
Synonyms
irregular shapeasymmetrical shapejagged shapelopsided shapecrooked shape
Antonyms
even shaperegular shapesymmetrical shapeuniform shape

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma irregular
Most common translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
forma torta
Colloquial variant meaning crooked or bent form
São Paulo
forma assimétrica
More technical or formal usage
Portugal
forma irregular
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'forma desigual'

Related Idioms & Phrases

rough around the edges
not cut from the same cloth
out of shape
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