malformed

adjective
UK: /ˌmælˈfɔːmd/
US: /ˌmælˈfɔːrmd/

  1. Badly or imperfectly formed; misshapen.

    1. The toy was malformed.
    2. The report contained malformed data that needed correcting before analysis.

  2. Deviating from the normal shape or structure.

    1. It was a malformed part.
    2. The software rejected the malformed XML file due to structural errors.

Synonyms

irregular misshapen defective distorted deformed
malformed verb

  1. To form badly or incorrectly.

    1. Don't malform the clay.
    2. The accident malformed the metal of the car beyond recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "malformed" in English means: Badly or imperfectly formed; misshapen., Deviating from the normal shape or structure..

The phonetic transcription of "malformed" is /ˌmælˈfɔːmd/ in British English and /ˌmælˈfɔːrmd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "malformed": irregular, misshapen, defective, distorted, deformed.

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