contorted
Example Sentences
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Her contorted expression is rotted by anguish, as though life’s unbearable burdens have laid waste to their latest victim.
From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025
“I actually find him really small and contorted and tortured.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025
I told myself it didn’t bother me, but really I’d just contorted my life to avoid any reminders.
From Slate • Aug. 31, 2024
With that, 17-year-old Gus — cheeks streaked with tears, face contorted with emotion — was on his feet, pointing to his father and exclaiming, “That’s my dad!”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2024
Seth lay in a contorted position, hair wildly disheveled, mouth open, legs tangled in his covers.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
