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deformity Synonyms

Another word for deformity

Choosing another word for deformity depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A malformation, distortion, or abnormal shape of a part of the body or other organic structure, resulting from congenital factors, injury, or disease.

Usage Example

"The orthopedic surgeon specialized in correcting spinal deformities in young patients."

Strongest
malformation
Strong
abnormality
disfigurement
defect
distortion
anomaly
Weak
contortion
irregularity

• noun (Context 2)

The state or quality of being misshapen, disfigured, or lacking proper proportion, including moral or aesthetic corruption.

Usage Example

"The novel explores the moral misshapenness that results from unchecked greed and ambition."

Strongest
misshapenness
Strong
disfiguration
ugliness
grotesqueness
unsightliness
Weak
perversion

Opposites of deformity

The opposite of deformity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

perfection
beauty
symmetry
regularity
proportion
See all opposites of deformity

• Nearby Words

deformable
deformation
deformed
deformity
defragment
defragmenter
defraud

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deformity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deformity
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