1. lack of symmetry; the quality of having parts that do not correspond in size, shape, or arrangement

Examples

• The asymmetry of her face was barely noticeable.
• The building’s asymmetry made it architecturally interesting.
• Scientists studied the asymmetry in the crystal structure.
• The asymmetry of the painting created visual tension.
• Brain asymmetry affects how we process language.
• The flower’s natural asymmetry was part of its beauty.