misshapen — having an unusual or unattractive shape; deformed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an unusual or unattractive shape; deformed
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪsˈʃeɪpən/
Example Sentences
- The baker accidentally made a misshapen loaf that looked like a potato.
- Doctors can sometimes correct a misshapen skull in infants with special helmets.
- My little sister's clay sculpture came out so misshapen it looked like a melting alien.
misshapen
ADJECTIVE[/mɪsˈʃeɪpən/]
having an unusual or unattractive shape; deformed
The potter frowned at the misshapen vase leaning sideways on the wheel.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Misshapen combines the prefix mis- (meaning wrongly or badly) with shapen, the archaic past participle of the Old English verb shape (to form or mold). The term emerged to describe something formed or molded incorrectly, and has evolved to denote anything deformed, distorted, or aesthetically displeasing.
Breakdown
mis- (wrongly, badly) + shapen (archaic past participle of shape, meaning formed or molded). The word literally conveys 'badly formed' or 'wrongly shaped'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The baker accidentally made a misshapen loaf that looked like a potato.”
“Doctors can sometimes correct a misshapen skull in infants with special helmets.”
“My little sister's clay sculpture came out so misshapen it looked like a melting alien.”
“Even misshapen vegetables can be perfectly delicious, so stores now sell them at a discount.”
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