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misshapen

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


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The balls of both feet and the ends of both pointer toes had been mashed into misshapen blisters.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“Predator: Badlands” has a misshapen gait to it, like a comedy skit drawn out to feature length.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Sickle cell disease can be life-threatening and cause recurring intense pain, when blood vessels become blocked by misshapen red cells.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025

These misshapen proteins can disrupt mitochondria’s ability to produce the energy cells need.

From Science Magazine • May 22, 2024

Tree-ear scowled to see the misshapen masses of clay in his cart, so different from the neat rectangles of the other workers.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




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