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misshapen

[mis-shey-puhn, mish-] / mɪsˈʃeɪ pən, mɪʃ- /


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What rare fruit survived to maturity on these little, addled trees was misshapen, acrid, and stubbornly green on one end; in short, it tasted terrible.

From Slate Apr. 20, 2026

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

So-called "ugly" produce — misshapen food that never makes it to the grocery store because of its looks — falls into this category.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2024

These misshapen proteins can disrupt mitochondria’s ability to produce the energy cells need.

From Science Magazine May 22, 2024

His face was kind of misshapen and brutal-looking.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan




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