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misshapen

UK
/mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/
US
/mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/

Translations

misshapenpast participle
UK
/mɪsˈʃeɪpən/
US
/mɪsˈʃeɪpən/
Functions as the past participle of the verb "misshape" and can be used attributively or predicatively.
The ancient statue had been misshapen by centuries of erosion.
La statue antique avait été déformée par des siècles d’érosion.
Synonyms
deformed
malformed
distorted
disfigured
warped
grotesque
mangled
lopsided
asymmetrical
irregular
contorted
twisted
malproportioned
misshapenadjective
more misshapen
Comp.
most misshapen
Super.
UK
/mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/
US
/mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/
The misshapen loaf of bread was still delicious despite its odd appearance.
Le pain difforme était quand même délicieux malgré son aspect étrange.
Additional translations
déformé
malforméSurtout pour une forme anormale d’origine physique ou congénitale.
Synonyms
deformed
irregular
disfigured
contorted
malformed
askew
crooked
bent
Antonyms
shapely
well-formed
regular
misshapeverb

misshapen

Past Participle

misshaped
Past Simple
misshaped
Past Participle
misshaping
Gerund
UK
/mɪsˈʃeɪp/
US
/mɪsˈʃeɪp/
The potter accidentally misshaped the vase while trying to add intricate details.
Le potier a accidentellement déformé le vase en essayant d’ajouter des détails complexes.
Additional translations
malformerSens plus rare ou plus littéraire.
Synonyms
deform
distort
mangle
warp
twist
contort

Definitions

misshapenpast participle
Past participle of the verb "misshape"; having been deformed or distorted in shape.
The ancient statue had been misshapen by centuries of erosion.
misshapenadjective
Not having the normal or natural shape or form.
The misshapen loaf of bread was still delicious despite its odd appearance.
misshapeverb
To shape or form something incorrectly or in a distorted manner.
The potter accidentally misshaped the vase while trying to add intricate details.
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