asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 
variants
or asymmetric
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
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 June 2025
This asymmetrical maxi is an elegant twist on classic warm-weather styles.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
Tina Knowles wore an asymmetrical suit by Olivier Rousteing for Balmain with matching bucket heels from Manolo Blahnik for the occasion.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Unnatural hairlines Without detailed planning, patients often receive low, asymmetrical, or overly defined hairlines that look unnatural.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asymmetrical. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or asymmetric
: not symmetrical
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asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or asymmetric
1
: not symmetrical
2
usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom
: bonded to four different atoms or groups
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