distorted
adjective
dis·tort·ed
di-ˈstȯr-təd 
: altered from a true, natural, or normal state, shape, or condition
a distorted image
a distorted view/understanding of the situation
a distorted account of what happened
The public is, I believe, dimly aware of this aspect of ethnography, perhaps in romantically distorted ways, but aware nonetheless.—
Roy A. Rappaport
Roy A. RappaportWhat happens is that you realize people in other countries tend to reach distorted conclusions about the U.S., and you feel obligated to provide what you believe is a full and balanced appraisal.—Norman Cousins
Norman CousinsExamples of distorted in a Sentence
surgery to correct a distorted foot
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The update includes eight new emojis, including an orca, trombone, ballet dancer, landslide and distorted face.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
These programs have imposed tremendous economic costs on Californians through higher energy prices, regulatory compliance burdens and distorted markets.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Otherwise realistic-looking visuals end up pockmarked with bungled street signs and distorted billboards.
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The works depicted broken figures staggering toward the viewer in ragged uniforms — in distorted sizes, giant hands and small heads.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
These programs have imposed tremendous economic costs on Californians through higher energy prices, regulatory compliance burdens and distorted markets.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Otherwise realistic-looking visuals end up pockmarked with bungled street signs and distorted billboards.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
The works depicted broken figures staggering toward the viewer in ragged uniforms — in distorted sizes, giant hands and small heads.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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“Distorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distorted. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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