Disfigured

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈfɪɡjərd/

Definitions of disfigured

verb to spoil the appearance of something or someone

Example Sentences

A1 The accident disfigured his face.

A2 The fire disfigured the old building beyond recognition.

B1 The artist disfigured the painting by adding too much paint.

B2 The plastic surgery disfigured her natural features.

C1 The vandalism disfigured the historical monument.

C2 The acid attack disfigured her permanently.

adjective having the appearance of being damaged or deformed

Example Sentences

A1 The disfigured man had a scar on his face.

A2 The disfigured statue had missing limbs.

B1 The disfigured painting was restored by a professional.

B2 The disfigured building was deemed unsafe for occupation.

C1 The disfigured patient underwent multiple surgeries to repair their injuries.

C2 The disfigured landscape was a haunting reminder of the war that had taken place.

Examples of disfigured in a Sentence

formal The victim was left disfigured after the brutal attack.

informal She looked disfigured after the surgery.

slang That car crash left him totally disfigured.

figurative His reputation was disfigured by the scandal.

Grammatical Forms of disfigured

past tense

disfigured

plural

disfigure

comparative

more disfigured

superlative

most disfigured

present tense

disfigure

future tense

will disfigure

perfect tense

have disfigured

continuous tense

is disfiguring

singular

disfigured

positive degree

disfigured

infinitive

to disfigure

gerund

disfiguring

participle

disfiguring

Origin and Evolution of disfigured

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'disfigured' originated from the Latin word 'disfigurare', which is a combination of 'dis-' (meaning 'apart') and 'figurare' (meaning 'to form or shape').
Evolution of the word: The word 'disfigured' has evolved from its original Latin roots to refer to the act of deforming or marring the appearance of something or someone. Over time, it has come to be used in a broader sense to describe any kind of alteration or damage that affects the appearance or form of an object or person.