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misshapen

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


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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

While the blobfish is known for its misshapen silhouette, in its natural deep-sea habitat it actually resembles a regular fish, with its shape kept together by the high water pressure.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025

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

From Science Magazine • May 22, 2024

Trim regularly: Don’t let the plant get misshapen and then inflict a severe haircut on it.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

My attempts were so shaky, so misshapen, so ugly, it looked like I’d interpreted running writing to mean writing done while running in a race.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge




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