misshapen

Example Sentences

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But it also puts a target on his splotchy, misshapen head, especially when Garbinger senses in his nemesis an exploitable biofuel.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025

The misshapen cells clog the flow of blood, which can lead to infections, excruciating pain, organ damage and other complications.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

In a country that is known to be obsessed with perfection, damaged or misshapen vegetables and fruits are hard to sell.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

He has identified an enzyme, p38 MAPK, part of a neuronal signaling pathway activated by the misshapen protein, which leads to the collapse of neurons’ dendritic spines.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 21, 2024

I looked through the open window, where, standing on the branch of a ginkgo tree, a male pigeon was examining his misshapen foot.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris