misshapen
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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
What has followed is a generation of pitchers with better stuff across the board, but also more red flags for potential long-term injuries — from worn-down elbow ligaments to misshapen bones in their shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 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
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
For half an hour she trembles, in a daze, covered by a blanket, her insides empty, her outside still misshapen.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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