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distorted

 

[ dɪˈstɔːtɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

sound

Having the sound, image, or shape of something changed in a way that makes it hard to recognize.

Synonyms

deformed, misshapen, twisted

Examples of usage

  • The music sounded distorted coming from the old speakers.
  • His distorted reflection in the funhouse mirror made him look taller and thinner than he really was.
Context #2 | Verb

information

Presenting information in a way that is misleading or inaccurate.

Synonyms

alter, misrepresent, skew

Examples of usage

  • The news report was distorted by the biased journalist.
  • She distorted the truth to protect her friend.

Translations

Translations of the word "distorted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distorcido

🇮🇳 विकृत

🇩🇪 verzerrt

🇮🇩 terdistorsi

🇺🇦 спотворений

🇵🇱 zniekształcony

🇯🇵 歪んだ

🇫🇷 distordu

🇪🇸 distorsionado

🇹🇷 çarpık

🇰🇷 왜곡된

🇸🇦 مشوه

🇨🇿 zkreslený

🇸🇰 skreslený

🇨🇳 扭曲的

🇸🇮 popačen

🇮🇸 afskræmdur

🇰🇿 бұрмаланған

🇬🇪 დამახინჯებული

🇦🇿 təhrif olunmuş

🇲🇽 distorsionado

Etymology

The word 'distorted' comes from the Latin word 'distortus', which means twisted or deformed. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that has been altered from its original state in a way that makes it difficult to recognize.

See also: distorter, distorting, distortion.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,773 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.