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
Some bakers struggled with presentation, giving judges misshapen, funky-looking bakes.
From Salon • Sep. 25, 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
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
He stared at the misshapen pieces of metal and was thankful that his uncle still hadn’t returned.
From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick
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Wonder
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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