adj
deformed
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adj
1
Abnormally or unnaturally shaped; misshapen.
"The tree had a deformed trunk from years of wind exposure."
How to Use Deformed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot shaped the way it normally should be.
When to use it
When describing people or bodies, plainer or more clinical alternatives are often preferred to avoid sounding harsh.
Word Forms
more deformed comparative, most deformed superlative
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The tree had a _____ trunk from years of wind exposure.