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unsymmetrically

unsymmetrically

7.5
In a way that is not the same on both sides
  • adverb
  • /ˌʌnˌsɪˈmɛtrɪkli/
translation icon : asimétricamente
  • The picture frames were unsymmetrically hung along the wall, creating a modern art display.

Examples

  • The picture was hung unsymmetrically on the wall.

  • The stones were arranged unsymmetrically, suggesting they had been scattered by the wind.

  • Leaves often grow unsymmetrically on branches, giving each plant a unique appearance.

  • He arranged the flowers unsymmetrically for a more artistic look.

  • The picture hangs unsymmetrically on the wall, with one side noticeably lower than the other.

  • The design of the building is unsymmetrically balanced, giving it a unique, unconventional appearance.

  • She arranged the flowers in the vase unsymmetrically, creating a more casual and relaxed look.

Synonyms

unevenly
vsunsymmetrically
8 3.5

In a way that makes some parts different from others

focuses specifically on lacking balanced sides rather than general irregularity
unequally
vsunsymmetrically
4 4.3

In a way that is not fair or even

focuses on lacking symmetric balance rather than fairness or exact equality
crookedly
vsunsymmetrically
2 4.2

In a way that is not straight or level

means lacking symmetry by side balance more than physical crookedness
asymmetrically
vsunsymmetrically
1 7.0

In an uneven way so the left and right sides are not the same

is alternative wording with the same meaning
lopsidedly
vsunsymmetrically
1 6.8

In an uneven way that makes something lean to one side

is more general meaning simply lacking even symmetry
eccentrically
vsunsymmetrically
  • Specialized
7.3

Not in the center, making something move or look uneven

describes lack of symmetry by side imbalance rather than center offset
nonuniformly
vsunsymmetrically
6.9

In a way that is not the same in all parts

refers to uneven sides specifically rather than general internal variation

Antonyms

In a way that makes both sides look the same

How Symmetrical

unsymmetrically
7.5
lopsidedly
1 6.8

Surface Forms

unsymmetrically positive
unsymmetricallyer comparative
unsymmetricallyest superlative

Morphology

unsymmetrically = unsymmetrical (transparent) = un + symmetrical + ly

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the clearly negated adjective 'unsymmetrical', yielding 'not in a symmetrical way'.

Etymology

Unsymmetrically is made of un- ('not'), symmetry ('same on both sides') and -ly ('in a ... way'), so it means 'in a way that is not the same on both sides'. For example, a picture with different decorations on each side is arranged unsymmetrically.