Word
disfigured
Phoneticsdis·fig·ured
US/dɪsˈfɪɡjɝd/
UK/dɪsfˈɪɡəd/
Definition
v. to change the shape or appearance of something so it is no longer normal or attractive. You use this when something is damaged or looks different from how it was before.
v. to alter the physical appearance or structure of something in a way that makes it unrecognizable or aesthetically displeasing. Often implies a permanent or significant change to the original form.
Examples
“The storm disfigured the old stone walls of the castle.”
“Years of neglect and harsh weather eventually disfigured the once-pristine white paint of the historic house.”
“The artist's latest series explores how nature can disfigure man-made structures over time, using rust and moss to reclaim the steel beams.”
Examples
simple
“The storm disfigured the old stone walls of the castle.”
contextual
“Years of neglect and harsh weather eventually disfigured the once-pristine white paint of the historic house.”
complex
“The artist's latest series explores how nature can disfigure man-made structures over time, using rust and moss to reclaim the steel beams.”
Real-World Examples
“His mother told the Italian parliament in 2018 that her son's body was so disfigured that she was only able to identify him by the tip of his nose.” “At hospitals in Kathmandu, health workers have put up photos of bodies that are so disfigured their families have struggled to identify them.” Scan code
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