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 look featured a scoop neckline, which was partially covered by a gray oversize blazer, and high-waist skirt that was designed with an asymmetrical hem.
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Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
For the Los Angeles premiere of Family Switch in November 2023, Garner kept on theme with the festive season colors, wearing a red minidress with an asymmetrical layered hem.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The asymmetrical thong sandals with an adjustable buckled strap made from leather and cork deliver support and stability while offering a stylish break from closed-toe shoes.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
It’s designed as an asymmetrical heart, the border clustered with round and oval-shaped rubies with an openworked center of gold in a honeycomb motif studded with round diamonds.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
For the Los Angeles premiere of Family Switch in November 2023, Garner kept on theme with the festive season colors, wearing a red minidress with an asymmetrical layered hem.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The asymmetrical thong sandals with an adjustable buckled strap made from leather and cork deliver support and stability while offering a stylish break from closed-toe shoes.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
It’s designed as an asymmetrical heart, the border clustered with round and oval-shaped rubies with an openworked center of gold in a honeycomb motif studded with round diamonds.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 12 Dec. 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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