Meaning & Definition of word "Distorted"

Distorted

/dɪsˈtɔːrtɪd/

1. To change the form or appearance of something in a way that is misleading or not true.
- Example: The reports tended to distort the truth rather than present the facts.
2. To twist or misrepresent the meaning of something.
- Example: She felt that her words were distorted by the media.

1. Twisted out of shape or altered in a way that makes it less accurate or clear.
- Example: The musician's voice was distorted by the poor quality of the recording.
2. Represented in a misleading or exaggerated manner.
- Example: He had a distorted view of the situation, which led to misunderstandings.
3. Having been altered through electronic means to change its original form.
- Example: The image was so distorted that it was almost unrecognizable.

From Latin 'distorere', meaning 'to twist apart'.

distorted reality:

An altered or misrepresented view of the truth.

distorted image:

A misleading or unclear visual representation.

distorted perspective:

A biased or altered viewpoint that does not reflect the actual situation.

distortion:

The act of twisting or altering something from its true state.

contortion:

A twisted or bent shape, especially in a physical context.

Meaning: To exaggerate or misrepresent something.

Example Sentence: He totally distorted what I said during the argument.

Meaning: Something that is unusually abnormal or weird.

Example Sentence: That movie was so distorted, I couldn't tell what was real.