The meaning of DEFORMED is distorted or unshapely in form : misshapen. How to use deformed in a sentence.

Definition of deformed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The shale in this area is deformed and folding of the rock can be seen. The child was born with a deformed heart.

Definition of 'deformed' deformed in American English (diˈfɔrmd , dɪˈfɔrmd ) adjective changed as in form or shape, esp., changed to such an extent as to be misshapen, disfigured, or ugly

/dɪˈfɔmd/ IPA guide Other forms: deformedly Definitions of deformed adjective so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly synonyms: distorted, ill-shapen, malformed, misshapen

Deformed definition: Changed as in form or shape, esp., changed to such an extent as to be misshapen, disfigured, or ugly.

DEFORMED definition: having the form changed, especially with loss of beauty; misshapen; disfigured. See examples of deformed used in a sentence.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 de•formed (di fôrmd′), adj. having the form changed, esp. with loss of beauty; misshapen; disfigured: After …

Define deformed. deformed synonyms, deformed pronunciation, deformed translation, English dictionary definition of deformed. adj. Distorted in form; misshapen. American Heritage® …

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective deformed, one of which is labelled obsolete, and one of which is considered offensive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, …