distorted

adjective
UK: /dɪˈstɔː.tɪd/
US: /dɪˈstɔːr.tɪd/

  1. Pulled or twisted out of shape; not representing things as they truly are.

    1. The image on the old TV screen was distorted.
    2. The article presented a distorted view of the events, leaving out key details.

  2. Changed so that it no longer reflects what is true or accurate; misrepresented.

    1. His face was distorted by pain.
    2. The media often distorts information to create a more sensational story, misleading viewers.

  3. Relating to sound that is altered from its original quality, often intentionally for effect.

    1. The guitarist used a distorted sound to make it heavy.
    2. Many modern songs use a deliberately distorted bass line for a unique sonic texture.

Synonyms

warped twisted misshapen perverted falsified altered
distorted verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of distort: to twist out of shape or give a false account or impression of something.

    1. He distorted the metal until it broke.
    2. The witness distorted the facts to protect his friend, changing the narrative significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "distorted" in English means: Pulled or twisted out of shape; not representing things as they truly are., Changed so that it no longer reflects what is true or accurate; misrepresented., Relating to sound that is altered from its original quality, often intentionally for effect..

The phonetic transcription of "distorted" is /dɪˈstɔː.tɪd/ in British English and /dɪˈstɔːr.tɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "distorted": warped, twisted, misshapen, perverted, falsified, altered.

Example usage of "distorted": "The image on the old TV screen was distorted.". More examples on the page.