unmetrical

/ˌʌnmɛtˈrɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Not having a regular or rhythmic meter; lacking musical quality or harmony.

“The poet’s unmetrical language was a deliberate choice to create a sense of disorder in the narrative.”

2. noun

A verse or line of verse that lacks a regular or rhythmic meter.

“The editor had to revise several unmetrical lines to make the poem flow smoothly.”

Synonyms

  • ametered
  • unrhythmic

Antonyms

  • metrical
  • rhythmic