Synonyms of misshapen
9 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for misshapen is deformed. Other synonyms of misshapen are deform, malformed, distorted, disfigured and shapeless. The opposite of misshapen is shapely.
Synonyms and similar words for misshapen
adjectiveHaving a bad, ugly or awkward shape; deformed; malformed; ill-shapen.
- misproportionedHaving incorrect or distorted proportions.
verbSynonym of misshape.
- misshapeTo shape badly or incorrectly.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- deformHaving an unusual and unattractive shape; deformed, misshapen; hence, hideous, ugly.
- deformedUnusual of shape; misshapen.
- disfiguredHaving a damaged appearance or form; defaced or deformed.
- distortedUnnatural in shape or size; abnormal.
- malformedNot formed correctly; misshapen; deformed.
- shapelessWithout a clearly defined or identifiable shape.
- unfashionable obsolete
Opposite of misshapen
Meaning of misshapen
- adjective Having a bad, ugly or awkward shape; deformed; malformed; ill-shapen.
- adjective Morally or intellectually warped.
- verb Synonym of misshape.
misshapen in other languages
Questions about synonyms of misshapen
- What is another word for misshapen?
- Misshapen has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deformed, deform, malformed, distorted, disfigured and shapeless.
- What is the opposite of misshapen?
- The opposite of misshapen is shapely.
- What does misshapen mean?
- Misshapen means having a bad, ugly or awkward shape; deformed; malformed; ill-shapen.
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