adj
misshapen
mihs-SHAY-puhn
Misshapen (adj) means having an unnatural, awkward, or deformed shape. Example: “The bakery sold off the misshapen loaves at a discount.”
adj
1
Having an unnatural, awkward, or deformed shape.
"The bakery sold off the misshapen loaves at a discount."
"A misshapen old tree stood at the edge of the field."
How to use misshapen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot shaped the way it normally should be — bent, lumpy, or irregular.
Common pairings
misshapen fruit
misshapen skull
gnarled and misshapen
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- misshapens
- Past tense
- misshapened
- Comparative
- more misshapen
- Superlative
- most misshapen
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Etymology
From mis- ("wrongly") plus shapen, an old past participle of shape.
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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.
