Misshapen

/ˌmɪsˈʃeɪpən/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having an irregular or distorted shape; not shaped correctly or in a normal manner.

The artist discarded the misshapen clay models in favor of smoother ones.

Having a twisted or deformed form.

The old fruit was misshapen, with lumpy skin and strange contours.

Figuratively, relating to something that is morally or aesthetically distorted.

The misshapen values of the society were evident in its treatment of the vulnerable.

From the prefix 'mis-' meaning badly or wrongly, and 'shapen', the past participle of 'shape'.

misshapen ideas

Ideas that are flawed or distorted in reasoning.

misshapen expectations

Expectations that are unrealistic or based on flawed premises.

shape

The external form or appearance of someone or something.

distort

To change the shape or appearance of something.

Used to describe something ugly or unattractive.

That old car is just misshapen; I can't believe anyone would drive it.