hunchback
n.a person who has a very curved back. This word is often used in stories to describe someone who looks different from others, but it can be seen as rude or unkind in real life.
n.a person with a pronounced curvature of the spine, typically resulting in a hunched posture. Often carries a derogatory or literary connotation, especially when used to describe fictional characters.
“The old man was known in the village as the hunchback.”
“In many classic fairy tales, the hunchback is portrayed as a misunderstood figure living on the outskirts of the village.”
“The author's use of the hunchback as a central character serves to highlight the social isolation and physical prejudice faced by those who deviate from the community's aesthetic standards.”
Back-formation from hunchbacked.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.