misshapen
2 antonyms for misshapen — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Having an unnatural, awkward, or deformed shape.
Antonyms
How to use misshapen
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
misshapen fruit
misshapen skull
gnarled and misshapen
Etymology
From mis- ("wrongly") plus shapen, an old past participle of shape.
Full origin of misshapen →Frequently asked questions
What does “misshapen” mean?
The word “misshapen” means having an unnatural, awkward, or deformed shape. In plain terms, not shaped the way it normally should be — bent, lumpy, or irregular.
How do you pronounce “misshapen”?
“Misshapen” is pronounced mihs-SHAY-puhn (/mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/ in IPA).
How do you use “misshapen” in a sentence?
Here is “misshapen” used in a sentence: “The bakery sold off the misshapen loaves at a discount.”
What is another word for “misshapen”?
Words with a similar meaning to “misshapen” include deform, deformed, disfigured, distorted, malformed and misproportioned.
What is the opposite of “misshapen”?
The opposite of “misshapen” — its antonyms — are amorphous and shapely.
What part of speech is “misshapen”?
“Misshapen” is an adjective.
