distorted

adjective

dis·tort·ed di-ˈstȯr-təd

Synonyms of distorted next

: altered from a true, natural, or normal state, shape, or condition

a distorted image

a distorted view/understanding of the situation

a distorted account of what happened

The public is, I believe, dimly aware of this aspect of ethnography, perhaps in romantically distorted ways, but aware nonetheless.—

Roy A. Rappaport

What happens is that you realize people in other countries tend to reach distorted conclusions about the U.S., and you feel obligated to provide what you believe is a full and balanced appraisal.—

Norman Cousins

Examples of distorted in a Sentence

surgery to correct a distorted foot

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By all accounts, Dylan and his band did not play well, their fumbling of the songs overshadowed by the sheer distorted volume. —

Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024 The claims making the rounds on social media are not based on new scientific findings but are instead a distorted interpretation of older research. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 The effects of bots extend beyond distorted analytics. —

Charles Wayn, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Using flowing yet distorted elements — from the walls to the furniture and even the oversized circular light fixture — the store is meant to mirror the signature curves of the brand’s eyewear. —

Thomas Waller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for distorted