Misshapen

Pronunciation: /mɪˈʃeɪpən/

Definitions of misshapen

adjective distorted or deformed in shape

Example Sentences

A1 The misshapen cake was still delicious.

A2 She found a misshapen rock on the beach.

B1 The misshapen vase had a unique charm to it.

B2 The misshapen sculpture was a bold artistic statement.

C1 The misshapen tree in the garden added character to the landscape.

C2 The misshapen building stood out among the sleek modern architecture.

Examples of misshapen in a Sentence

formal The misshapen vase was carefully crafted by the skilled artisan.

informal That misshapen cake you baked still tastes delicious!

slang His misshapen haircut made him the talk of the town.

figurative Her misshapen dreams were slowly reshaped into reality.

Grammatical Forms of misshapen

• past tense: misshapened
• plural: misshapens
• comparative: more misshapen
• superlative: most misshapen
• present tense: misshapes
• future tense: will misshape
• perfect tense: has misshapen
• continuous tense: is misshaping
• singular: misshapen
• positive degree: misshapen
• infinitive: misshape
• gerund: misshaping
• participle: misshaped

Origin and Evolution of misshapen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'misshapen' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'misshapen' which means 'badly formed or deformed.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'misshapen' has retained its original meaning of being badly formed or deformed, but it is now also used more broadly to describe anything that is not in the proper or expected shape.