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Definition of hunchbacked

hunchbacked

/ˈhʌntʃ.bækt/
hunch · backed
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• adjective

1

Having a pronounced, abnormal outward curvature of the upper spine, or a naturally rounded, humped back.

Example

"The gothic novel featured a hunchbacked bell ringer who lived in the cathedral tower."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When describing living people in modern medical or respectful everyday contexts, 'hunchbacked' is often considered dated or insensitive; clinical terms like 'kyphotic' or descriptive phrases referring to spinal curvature are generally preferred, while 'hunchbacked' remains common in historical, literary, or zoological contexts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hunchbacked. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hunchbacked
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