CEFR B1

deformed

adjective

Meaning

Having a changed or unnatural shape, often due to injury, illness, or a genetic condition.

Examples

The accident left his leg deformed.
Some babies are born with deformed features.

Synonyms: misshapen, malformed, disfigured, grotesque

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deformed (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɔːrmd/

Definition

Having a changed or unnatural shape, often due to injury, illness, or a genetic condition.

Examples

The accident left his leg deformed.
Some babies are born with deformed features.
The sculptor intentionally made the statue look deformed to express anguish.

Synonyms of deformed

Words with a similar meaning to deformed:

misshapen
malformed
disfigured
grotesque

Antonyms of deformed

Words with the opposite meaning to deformed:

normal
unblemished

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