misshapen

Example Sentences

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From the ashes she pulled a strange assortment of survivors: fragments of ceramic plates, misshapen metal and coffee mugs that no public health authority would recommend using.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 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

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

From Seattle Times • May 1, 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

They were a scary-looking lot, misshapen, studded with warts and moles, and I was glad we were in the car.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos