MISSHAPED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

misshaped

verb

past tense of misshape

as in distorted

to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition a disease that she contracted during childhood caused her spine to become misshaped

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Many observers in the stadium, TV studios and on sofas across the UK and beyond thought Haaland was indeed offside, but that’s because the television images become distorted.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Its sound is often described as post-grunge and the band is known for its emphasis on acoustic guitar, distorted electric guitar and multi-layered vocal harmonies.

— Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of distorted

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Parts on Repkon machines deformed, leading a worker to discover that they were made with Chinese steel, possibly in violation of federal regulations.

— Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026
Many of the characters are deformed in some way, though Williams does not adopt the language of disability to describe their particular experiences.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Definition of deformed

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The youngster was dispossessed but the ball fell to Mac Allister, who curled his effort into the top corner.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Bogusz settled a cross with his right foot at the corner of the 18-yard box, took a touch and curled a left-footed shot inside the far post.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

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