What does misshapen mean?
Misshapen means Having a bad, ugly or awkward shape; deformed; malformed; ill-shapen..
Misshapen
/mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/ · adjective
Meaning
Having a bad, ugly or awkward shape; deformed; malformed; ill-shapen..
Definitions by Sense
- Having a bad, ugly or awkward shape; deformed; malformed; ill-shapen.
- (figuratively, by extension) Morally or intellectually warped.
- (transitive) Synonym of misshape.
Example Sentences
If the feet are well shaped but have some weakness, they will ultimately give way under the strain of use and lose their natural shape, often becoming distorted. This, of coarse, results in the distortion of the shoe. Few persons realize to what extent shoes are misshapened by defective feet.
Skin the fish before cooking since the skin shrinks as it cooks and misshapens the fillets.
Large barrel sponges are misshapened by the strong currents
Synonyms for misshapen
Antonyms for misshapen
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Word Forms
- more misshapen
- most misshapen
- mis-shapen
- mishapen
- misshapens
- misshapening
- misshapened
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for misshapen?
Common synonyms include deform, deformed, disfigured, distorted.
What is the opposite of misshapen?
Possible antonyms include amorphous, shapely.
How do you use misshapen in a sentence?
If the feet are well shaped but have some weakness, they will ultimately give way under the strain of use and lose their natural shape, often becoming distorted. This, of coarse, results in the distortion of the shoe. Few persons realize to what extent shoes are misshapened by defective feet.
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