Synonyms of deformities

deformities

noun

plural of deformity

as in defects

something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing

a primitive culture that cast aside infants born with deformities, allowing them to die of exposure to the elements

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defects
• scars
• blotches
• marks
• faults
• irregularities
• distortions
• imperfections
• flaws
• blemishes
• disfigurements
• stains
• excrescences
• abnormalities
• blights
• malformations
• pockmarks
• injuries
• spots
• weaknesses
• bugs
• mars
• excrescencies
• damages
• glitches
• impairments
• kinks
• misshapes
• blots
• failings
• blurs
• defacements
• taints

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ornaments
• enhancements
• decorations
• adornments
• embellishments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deformities

For example, patients with bunion deformities may not be able to tolerate their hallux being forced in a straighter position. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Fetuses of mice suddenly exposed to QACs developed deformities and neural tube defects similar to spina bifida in humans. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Beyond brain tumors, other advances across neuroscience, like corrective spine surgery, have allowed doctors to restore posture and mobility in patients with severe spinal deformities. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Ingrown Toenails Can Form Long-term pressure from too-tight shoes, poor nail trimming, or other deformities in toe or foot can cause an ingrown toenail. — Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 June 2026

The toebox’s square shape is also particularly accommodating for bunion deformities. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026

Fish embryos that grow in the presence of oil may be born with heart defects, as well as spine and skull deformities. — Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026

In December 2023, the FDA issued a warning about the dangers of fat-dissolving injections after many reports of severe side effects, including permanent scars, serious infections, skin deformities, cysts, and deep, painful knots. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026

Scientists learned to stimulate the ovaries with hormones to produce more eggs; then, to biopsy those eggs to check for genetic deformities. — Phineas Rueckert, Longreads, 3 Mar. 2026