sideless
Lacking lateral walls
Sideless describes something lacking sides or with the sides removed or open.
A sideless dress or tunic has no fabric covering the sides of the torso, leaving the ribcage exposed.
A sideless cart or wagon has no walls along its length.
The word appears most often in fashion and historical costume descriptions.
Lacking definite shape
- amorphousWithout distinct shape
- edgelessWithout a rim
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- borderlessWithout defined limits
rimless · open · continuous · smooth · unbordered · unbounded · flowing · wraparound
Open to attack
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- unshieldedLacking protective barrier
- uncoveredMade visible or known
- open-airWithout roof or walls
unenclosed · unsheltered · bare · accessible · unguarded · defenseless · undefended · unwalled
Showing no preference
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- nonpartisanNot aligned politically
- unalignedNot in proper position
- uncommittedNot bound to anything
objective · neutral · disinterested · evenhanded · fair · balanced · independent · undecided
formless
Lacking definite shape
borderless · rimless · open · continuous · smooth · unbordered · unbounded · flowing · wraparound · backless
vulnerable
Open to attack
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- unshieldedLacking protective barrier
- uncoveredMade visible or known
open-air · unenclosed · unsheltered · bare · accessible · unguarded · defenseless · undefended · unwalled
impartial
Showing no preference
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- nonpartisanNot aligned politically
- unalignedNot in proper position
uncommitted · objective · neutral · disinterested · evenhanded · fair · balanced · independent · undecided · fence-sitting