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misshapen

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


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Growers are also reporting cucumbers that are coming out misshapen, with some bending back into a spiral.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

The balls of both feet and the ends of both pointer toes had been mashed into misshapen blisters.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2026

“Predator: Badlands” has a misshapen gait to it, like a comedy skit drawn out to feature length.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 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

She moved the second chair to the table and set it across from hers, and Ash sat down, feeling as though she should have brought something — some of her misshapen bread?

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo




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