asymmetrical

[US]/ˌesɪ'mɛtrɪkl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. not evenly balanced or proportioned; lacking symmetry.

Example Sentences

the asymmetrical relationship between a landlord and a tenant.

the church has an asymmetrical plan with an aisle only on one side.

Recently, some experiments show the existence of prewhirl and reveal the asymmetrical scroll will affect the distribution of prewhirl.

The shape is entirely within the bounds of late baroque taste, and no important asymmetrical motifs are evident in the elaborate scrollwork except in a decorative cartouche on the top.

I've always been interested in fractured, demented, asymmetrical, incongruous textures, and indeed what I call “dysprosody” – the prosody of distressed sounds.

The two sides of the face are asymmetrical.

The asymmetrical design of the building stands out.

Her hair was styled in an asymmetrical bob.

The artist used asymmetrical shapes in the painting.

The asymmetrical pattern on the dress caught everyone's attention.

The asymmetrical relationship between the two countries led to tensions.

She prefers asymmetrical earrings over matching pairs.

The asymmetrical distribution of resources caused disparities in the community.

The asymmetrical warfare tactics employed by the rebels surprised the government forces.

The asymmetrical relationship between the characters added depth to the story.

Real-world Examples

A tad asymmetrical, but nothing to be concerned about.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 7

Local housing-policy debates are thus asymmetrical.

Source: The Atlantic Monthly (Article Edition)

It had become asymmetrical and the sooner he got a new fish, the better.

Source: Mary and Max Original Soundtrack

It's marked by one lip corner pulled up and in. It's the only asymmetrical expression.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

It's asymmetrical where the shoe curves around to put all the weight on the big toe.

Source: Connection Magazine

And if it's doesn't hurt to be asymmetrical on the inside, why are we so non-asymmetrical on the outside?

Source: Scientific Insights Bilingual Edition

Seen as the pivotal building in Bauhaus, this structure amazed the world with its steel frame construction and asymmetrical plan.

Source: A Small Story, A Great Documentary

Those are our polar molecules, the asymmetrical beauties of chemistry.

Source: Chemistry Crash Course

The Pleuronectidae, or Flat-fish, are remarkable for their asymmetrical bodies.

Source: On the Origin of Species

Their ears are asymmetrical,   with one higher than the other.

Source: Animal Logic

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