misshapen
Example Sentences
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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
What has followed is a generation of pitchers with better stuff across the board, but also more red flags for potential long-term injuries — from worn-down elbow ligaments to misshapen bones in their shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025
By buying misshapen and ugly produce and reselling it at discount prices in subscription boxes, Misfits Market has grown into a billion-dollar business.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2024
In a country that is known to be obsessed with perfection, damaged or misshapen vegetables and fruits are hard to sell.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024
When I dropped my legs back down, I saw the misshapen black circle decorating the sleeping bag below my navel, its melted edge already cooled and curled.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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