bent out of shape

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Synonyms of bent out of shape next

: extremely upset or angry

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1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bent out of shape was in 1955

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“Bent out of shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bent%20out%20of%20shape. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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