deformity — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The state of being deformed.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   congenital deformity

   severe deformity

2. An ugly or misshapen feature or characteristic.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   physical deformity

   The accident left him with a slight facial deformity.

   More examples (1)

   She worked with children born with limb deformities.

Noun

1. an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed

   Synonyms

   malformationmisshapenness

   Broader terms

   affliction

2. an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen

   Synonyms

   disfigurementdisfiguration

   Broader terms

   appearancevisual aspect

   Examples

   there were distinguishing disfigurements on the suspect's back

   suffering from facial disfiguration