Synonyms of deformity

deformity

noun

di-ˈfȯr-mə-tē 

as in defect

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

• defect
• scar
• blotch
• disfigurement
• distortion
• mark
• imperfection
• irregularity
• flaw
• fault
• blight
• blemish
• excrescence
• stain
• abnormality
• mar
• injury
• malformation
• bug
• spot
• pockmark
• weakness
• excrescency
• damage
• impairment
• kink
• misshape
• glitch
• taint
• blur
• blot
• defacement
• failing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enhancement
• decoration
• ornament
• adornment
• embellishment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deformity

The condition could have been a death sentence for a young raccoon, but somehow, Jimothy has managed to thrive, his deformity imbuing him with the cutesy, cartoonish proportions of a Pokémon, or perhaps a Squishmallow. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Deformitas Christi te format—the deformity of Christ forms you. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 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