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misshapen
adjective
mis·shap·en
| \ ˌmis-ˈshā-pən
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Definition of misshapen
1
: having an ugly or deformed shape
It is, in fact, a homely and misshapen little gray airplane that looks like it was cobbled together in someone's garage.— Patricia Trenner
2
: morally or intellectually deformed or distorted
misshapen ideas of justice
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misshapen
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of misshapen
: badly shaped : having an ugly shape
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misshapen
adjective
mis·shap·en
| \ mis-ˈshā-pən\
Kids Definition of misshapen
: badly shaped
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