deformed

adjective

de·​formed di-ˈfȯrmd 

dē-

: distorted or unshapely in form : misshapen

Synonyms

• distorted
• malformed
• misshapen
• monstrous
• shapeless

Examples of deformed in a Sentence

his first sculpture looked more like a deformed rabbit than a galloping horse

Recent Examples on the Web

The show, based on the video game franchise of the same name, is nearing the end of its second season, which takes place five years after the events of its first, decades after a viral fungus turned much of humanity into deformed, zombie-like creatures. —Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 11 May 2025

All the players corroborate a truism: Politics attracts deformed personalities featuring an insatiable lust of power for the sake of power to fuel self-esteem. —Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025

The most challenging character was the tall, green Creeper, which originated as a deformed pig because of a coding error. —Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 26 Apr. 2025

In the history play named for him, Richard III’s resentment, going back to having been a deformed and unloved child, makes more sense. —Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for deformed

• misinformed
• outperformed
• undeformed
• uniformed
• uninformed
• unperformed
• unreformed
• untransformed
• conformed
• informed
• malformed
• performed

Kids Definition

deformed

adjective

de·​formed

: distorted in form : misshapen

Medical Definition

deformed

adjective

de·​formed di-ˈfȯ(ə)rmd, dē- 

: misshapen especially in body or limbs