distorted
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈstɔɹtəd// UK //dɪstˈɔːtɪd// dis·tort·ed
v. changed from its original shape or sound in a way that looks or feels wrong. You use this to describe things like blurry photos or strange, fuzzy music.
v. pulled or twisted out of a natural or original shape; misrepresented or altered in meaning. Often describes physical objects, digital signals, or abstract concepts like facts and memories.
The old mirror made my reflection look distorted.
The guitar player used a pedal to create a distorted sound that suited the heavy rock music.
The witness's account was so distorted by personal bias and the passage of time that the jury found it difficult to establish a clear timeline of events.
Usage
Typically used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb or as an attributive adjective before a noun.