deformed
dɪˈfɔrmd
Definition Synonyms

Definition of deformed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physical appearancehaving an unusual and unattractive shape
  • The sculpture was deformed and hard to recognize.
distorted malformed misshapen
2.
biologyTECH.having an abnormal physical form due to genetic or environmental factorsTECH.
  • The deformed limbs were a result of a rare genetic condition..
malformed misshapen
3.
moral characterRaremorally twisted or corruptedRare
  • His deformed sense of justice shocked everyone.
corrupt perverted
Add a suggestion |

Origin of deformed

Latin, de (down) + formare (to form)

Terms with deformed included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
soft texture
soft and easily deformed when pressed
physical condition
condition of being deformed or misshapen
warpedadj.
physically deformed
bent or twisted out of shape
botany
deformed growth on a tree
sports
auricle deformed by injury common in contact sports
physics
potential energy stored when an object is deformed
deformation
deformed into a sickle shape
deformed being
person or animal that is unusually deformed

Examples of deformed in a sentence

  • His deformed hand made it difficult to write.
  • The sculpture appeared deformed due to the artist's unique style.
  • The deformed tree grew in an unusual shape.
  • Her deformed ethics were evident in her actions.
  • A deformed conscience led him astray.

View all translations of deformed

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:déformé, malformé, ...
  2. German:verformt, deformiert, ...
  3. Italian:deforme, corrotto, ...
  4. Spanish:deformado, malformado, ...
  5. Portuguese:deformado, distorcido, ...
  6. Chinese:畸形的, 扭曲的, ...
  7. Japanese:変形した, 奇形の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشَوَّه, مُشوَّه الخِلقة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעוּוָת, מוּם גּוּפָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:деформированный, извращенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:деформований, викривлений, ...
  12. Hindi:विकृत, असामान्य रूप, ...
deform
dɪˈfɔrm

Definition of deform - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
transformationtr.change the shape of something making it irregulartr.
  • The heat deformed the plastic bottle.
distort misshape warp
2.
appearanceintr.become changed in shape or misshapenintr.
  • The clay deformed as it dried.
3.
changetr.mar the character or quality of somethingtr.
  • The scandal deformed the company's reputation.
corrupt distort warp
4.
physicstr.alter the shape by applying force or stresstr.
  • The metal rod deformed under pressure.
distort twist warp
Add a suggestion |

Origin of deform

Latin, de (down) + formare (to form)

Examples of deform in a sentence

  • Water can deform the cardboard if it gets wet.
  • The plastic bottle deformed in the intense heat.
  • Over time, the metal deformed under the machine's weight.
  • The harsh criticism deformed his self-esteem.
  • Years of neglect deformed the once beautiful garden.
  • The plastic began to deform when exposed to heat.

View all translations of deform

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:déformer, se déformer, ...
  2. German:verformen, sich verformen, ...
  3. Italian:deformare, deformarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:deformar, deformarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:deformar, deformar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:变形, 走样, ...
  7. Japanese:変形する, ゆがむ, ...
  8. Arabic:شَوَّهَ, تَشَوَّهَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְעַוֵּת, לְהִתְעַוֵּת, ...
  10. Russian:деформировать, деформироваться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:деформувати, деформуватися, ...
  12. Hindi:विकृत करना, विकृत होना, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery