misshapen

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

ADJECTIVE

deformed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contorted twisted

WEAK

askew awry bent blemished bowed buckled crooked curved damaged disfigured disjointed distorted grotesque ill-made irregular malformed mangled marred out of shape ugly unshapely warped

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Some bakers struggled with presentation, giving judges misshapen, funky-looking bakes.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2025

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

From Science Magazine • May 22, 2024

Trim regularly: Don’t let the plant get misshapen and then inflict a severe haircut on it.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

Despite her cumbersome size and apparent exhaustion, the misshapen ogress was rapidly gaining.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull