as in distorted
badly or imperfectly formed
the returning camper proudly presented his mother with a misshapen clay bowl that he had made in crafts class
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Recent Examples of misshapen
If the cucumbers are starting to turn yellow, have wrinkled skin, or have become misshapen, they've usually been left on the vine too long.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
In the corner of my bedroom sat the unfinished, 12th attempt of one very misshapen glasses case.
Lucky 13 had to be the charm.
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Annita Katee,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Bay Area content creator Kane Parsons pushes back on conventional storytelling, and his hypnotic approach results in one of 2026’s most exhilarating debuts, a existential head trip that GoPros us into a human subconscious besieged by misshapen memories that trap and hold you hostage.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Even when carrots do sprout in the garden, their roots are often misshapen or split.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
22 May 2026
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
In the corner of my bedroom sat the unfinished, 12th attempt of one very misshapen glasses case.
Lucky 13 had to be the charm.
—
Annita Katee,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Bay Area content creator Kane Parsons pushes back on conventional storytelling, and his hypnotic approach results in one of 2026’s most exhilarating debuts, a existential head trip that GoPros us into a human subconscious besieged by misshapen memories that trap and hold you hostage.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Even when carrots do sprout in the garden, their roots are often misshapen or split.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misshapen
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Through a slurry of distorted guitars and deadpan singing, the album brushes against grief, addiction, and abandonment through a layer of gauzy nonchalance.
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Latvian intelligence argues that Putin is not only looking for ways to pressure NATO countries to back off Ukraine, but may also be receiving distorted assessments from inside his own system — raising the risk that Russia could misjudge Western resolve.
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In Breaking Bear, a family of furry forest dwellers use everything in their power — including high explosives and drug money — to fight the frackers, mobsters, and a monstrous wolf pack threatening to destroy their home.
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The Hisense 85-inch E7 Cinema Series 4K Smart TV is a monstrous, high-quality flagship screen, and this is probably the best time all year to buy it for your wall.
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Nicola said three of the four turkeys were rescue animals with deformed feet that had been sitting on eggs when they were taken.
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Affected carrots will become deformed and stunted, but planting marigolds nearby helps deter these dangers while enhancing carrots' pigmentation and sugar production for more colorful, flavorful roots.
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“Misshapen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misshapen. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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