Misshapen/ˌmɪsˈʃeɪpən/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery Use 'misshapen' to evoke a strong mental image of something irregular or oddly formed. He carved a misshapen figure from the block of wood. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation 'Misshapen' often implies a negative perception or undesirable quality. After the accident, the misshapen bicycle lay abandoned on the road. Pro Tip 3/3Physical Irregularity Use 'misshapen' when describing objects or beings that physically deviate from the norm. The misshapen pumpkin was left behind at the patch.