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

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

4 days ago · /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, …

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

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

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 …

DEFORMED meaning: not having the normal or expected shape especially because of a problem in the way something has developed or grown

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, …

The meaning of DEFORM is to spoil the form of. How to use deform in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Deform.