Misshapen: meaning, definitions and examples
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misshapen
[ mɪsˈʃeɪpən ]
description
Not having the normal or natural shape; deformed or distorted.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The misshapen tree looked as if it had been twisted by a tornado.
- Her misshapen fingers made it difficult for her to hold a pen.
- The misshapen rock formations gave the landscape an eerie appearance.
Translations
Translations of the word "misshapen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deformado
🇮🇳 विकृत
🇩🇪 verformt
🇮🇩 cacat
🇺🇦 деформований
🇵🇱 zdeformowany
🇯🇵 変形した
🇫🇷 difforme
🇪🇸 deformado
🇹🇷 şekli bozuk
🇰🇷 변형된
🇸🇦 مشوه
🇨🇿 zdeformovaný
🇸🇰 zdeformovaný
🇨🇳 畸形的
🇸🇮 deformiran
🇮🇸 afmyndaður
🇰🇿 деформацияланған
🇬🇪 დეფორმირებული
🇦🇿 dəyişmiş
🇲🇽 deformado
Word origin
The word 'misshapen' originated from Middle English in the late 14th century. It combines the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly' with 'shapen', the past participle of 'shape'. Over the centuries, 'misshapen' has been used to describe objects, plants, and even human features that deviate from the expected or usual form. Its usage has evolved to convey a sense of abnormality or deformity.