Meaning & use
asymmetrical
Lacking symmetry, with two sides or parts that do not match or correspond to each other.
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The building's asymmetrical design gives it a strikingly modern look.
Her haircut was intentionally asymmetrical, longer on one side than the other.
A note on using this word
Often used in art, design, and architecture to describe an intentional lack of balance rather than a flaw.
Words with a similar meaning
irregularlopsided
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