deformed

adjective

de·​formed di-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce deformed (audio)
dē-
Synonyms of deformednext
: distorted or unshapely in form : misshapen

Examples of deformed in a Sentence

his first sculpture looked more like a deformed rabbit than a galloping horse
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Its deformed and empty boxes appeared to have been crushed under a landslide of green checks. Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 Nicola said three of the four turkeys were rescue animals with deformed feet that had been sitting on eggs when they were taken. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026 As a result, his vocals have a kind of stately yet starry-eyed quality, giving structure to these deformed, cosmic beats from the internet abyss. Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Sep. 2025 This stresses the plant and may lead to fewer or deformed flowers. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for deformed

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deformed was in the 15th century

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“Deformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deformed. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

deformed

adjective
de·​formed
: distorted in form : misshapen

Medical Definition

deformed

adjective
de·​formed di-ˈfȯ(ə)rmd, dē- How to pronounce deformed (audio)
: misshapen especially in body or limbs

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