distorted — pulled or twisted out of shape; not accurately reflecting the truth or facts
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: pulled or twisted out of shape; not accurately reflecting the truth or facts
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɔːrtɪd/
Korean meaning: 비틀린, 왜곡된, 일그러진
Korean pronunciation: 디**스토**티드
Example Sentences
- My diet was so extreme that I had a completely distorted view of pizza as the enemy.
- The news report presented a distorted version of what actually happened.
- After sitting on my glasses, my vision was completely distorted.
distorted
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈstɔːrtɪd//
pulled or twisted out of shape; not accurately reflecting the truth or facts
pulled or twisted out of shape; not accurately reflecting the truth or facts
Though the facts were distorted when reported, truth will always be supported!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'distortus', past participle of 'distorquere', meaning 'to twist apart'. This comes from the prefix 'dis-' (apart) combined with 'torquere' (to twist).
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📝Examples
“My diet was so extreme that I had a completely distorted view of pizza as the enemy.”
“The news report presented a distorted version of what actually happened.”
“After sitting on my glasses, my vision was completely distorted.”
“The old photograph was yellowed and distorted with age.”
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