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misshapen Definition

mis·shapen (mis s̸hāpən)

adjective

badly shaped; deformed

Etymology: ME: see misshape

misshapen Related Forms
mis·shap·enly adverb mis·shap·en·ness noun
misshapen Synonyms

misshapen

modif.

distorted, disfigured, twisted; see deformed.

misshapen Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • curiously: And there, growing out above the well, a curiously misshapen thorn tree.
  • slightly: Both appeared slightly misshapen in the ground, but when we lifted them they reassumed their original shape to a degree.
  • somewhat: Although Newfoundland is somewhat misshapen this is a highly decorative and attractive map, typical of the period.
  • seriously: In these cases, children may have normal intelligence, but they still have a seriously misshapen head and face.
  • very: His head was very misshapen from the forceps delivery.

Modifies a noun

  • tooth: In fact often they an be made to look better as we don't use any stained or misshapen teeth.
  • head: In these cases, children may have normal intelligence, but they still have a seriously misshapen head and face.
  • form: The misshapen form of this prion protein is called PrP Sc.
  • creature: Sometime Never by Justin Richards This Week: A hideous misshapen creature releases a butterfly.
  • monster: She brings with her a host ( eleven, in fact ) of misshapen monsters which she has bred.
  • root: Cardoon Click Here Carrots Carrots must not be grown in freshly manured soil as this produces misshapen roots.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: Always store your wet suit on a wide hanger to prevent the neoprene from cracking or becoming misshapen.