deformed

adjective
UK: /dɪˈfɔːmd/
US: /dɪˈfɔːrmd/

  1. Something that is deformed is badly formed or shaped.

    1. The toy was deformed.
    2. The accident left the car completely deformed beyond recognition.

Synonyms

misshapen twisted distorted
deformed verb

  1. To spoil or change the usual or natural shape of something.

    1. The fire deformed the metal.
    2. His spine was deformed by a childhood illness, causing him chronic pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "deformed" is /dɪˈfɔːmd/ in British English and /dɪˈfɔːrmd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deformed": misshapen, twisted, distorted.

Example usage of "deformed": "The toy was deformed.". More examples on the page.