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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The silver dress, characterized by an asymmetrical neckline and straps, featured intricate layers of frilly material that draped across the bodice.
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Maggie Clancy, WWD, 6 July 2024
Slit with a side part, Taylor’s look had an asymmetrical angle to it at first (like at the Thom Browne show), before being evened out later on.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 June 2024
The Oscar nominee arrived in a silk pale yellow sheath gown with an asymmetrical neckline that included one shoulder with a cap sleeve and the other sleeveless.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
Mango x Victoria Beckham asymmetrical dress $330 MANGO The Healthy Dose of Green
From Erdem’s latest vacation capsule comes this lovely fit-and-flare dress that’s made for long days, and even longer nights ahead.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 June 2024
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Maggie Clancy, WWD, 6 July 2024
Slit with a side part, Taylor’s look had an asymmetrical angle to it at first (like at the Thom Browne show), before being evened out later on.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 June 2024
The Oscar nominee arrived in a silk pale yellow sheath gown with an asymmetrical neckline that included one shoulder with a cap sleeve and the other sleeveless.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
Mango x Victoria Beckham asymmetrical dress $330 MANGO The Healthy Dose of Green
From Erdem’s latest vacation capsule comes this lovely fit-and-flare dress that’s made for long days, and even longer nights ahead.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 June 2024
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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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