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misshapen

[mis-shey-puhn, mish-] / mɪsˈʃeɪ pən, mɪʃ- /


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What rare fruit survived to maturity on these little, addled trees was misshapen, acrid, and stubbornly green on one end; in short, it tasted terrible.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

But it also puts a target on his splotchy, misshapen head, especially when Garbinger senses in his nemesis an exploitable biofuel.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025

While the blobfish is known for its misshapen silhouette, in its natural deep-sea habitat it actually resembles a regular fish, with its shape kept together by the high water pressure.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025

So-called "ugly" produce — misshapen food that never makes it to the grocery store because of its looks — falls into this category.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2024

Seconds later, out of one of the castle’s shattered windows, something that looked like a misshapen bird flew through the half light and landed in Voldemort’s hand.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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