deformed

1 of 2

adjective

de·​formed di-ˈfȯrmd 

dē-

: distorted or unshapely in form : misshapen

deformed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of deform

Synonyms of deformed

Adjective

• distorted
• monstrous

Examples of deformed in a Sentence

Adjective

his first sculpture looked more like a deformed rabbit than a galloping horse

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Neveu likens it to how a snowman will appear deformed once the sun's heat begins to melt it. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026

The artifacts included eight deformed sickles, one intact sickle, part of a sword blade, ornament fragments, three ingots and two unfinished objects. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Such weather favored flowering, and Chow responded by pruning to prevent deformed or small fruit while stepping up watering and fertilization because of the heat. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Courtesy of David Bradshaw One of Bradshaw's primary concerns is parasitic mites, which can weaken or kill honeybees and transmit deadly diseases like deformed wing virus. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for deformed

• misinformed
• outperformed
• undeformed
• uniformed
• uninformed
• unperformed
• unreformed
• untransformed
• conformed
• informed
• malformed
• performed

Kids Definition

deformed

adjective

de·​formed

: distorted in form : misshapen

Medical Definition

deformed

adjective

de·​formed di-ˈfȯ(ə)rmd, dē- 

: misshapen especially in body or limbs