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Definition of misshapen

misshapen

/mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/
mis · shap · en
Adverb:misshapenly
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1

Not having a normal or natural shape or form; deformed or distorted.

Example

"The potter discarded the misshapen clay bowl and started over on the wheel."

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• Rhymes for misshapen

• Nearby Words

missell
missend
misshape
misshapen
misshapenly
missile
missing

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in Middle English, 'misshapen' is the surviving archaic past participle of the verb 'misshape', formed from the prefix 'mis-' (meaning 'badly') and the Old English root 'scieppan' (meaning 'to create or form').

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