Deformed

/dɪˈfɔːrmd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Severely mis-shaped or misshapen, often as a result of injury, disease, or genetic defect.

The deformed statue lay in the corner of the museum, a reminder of the artist's struggle.

Having a distorted or unusual appearance.

The flower had deformed petals that twisted in unexpected directions.

Not normal or healthy in shape or form.

He was born with deformed limbs, but he never let it deter him from pursuing his dreams.

Derived from Middle English 'deformede', from Latin 'deformare' meaning 'to distort'.

deformed mind

Refers to a person having twisted or unhealthy thoughts.

deformed beauty

Used to describe a beauty that is unconventional or imperfect.

malformation

An abnormality in shape or structure.

distortion

The action of twisting or altering the original shape.

Freakish

He was teased for his freakish appearance.

Warped

She joked that his sense of humor was as warped as his outlook on life.