contorted
Americanadjective
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twisted in a violent manner; distorted.
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twisted back on itself; convoluted.
adjective
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twisted out of shape
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(esp of petals and sepals in a bud) twisted so that they overlap on one side
Other Word Forms
- contortedly adverb
- contortedness noun
- intercontorted adjective
- uncontorted adjective
- uncontortedly adverb
Etymology
Origin of contorted
Example Sentences
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Acquiring the semiautonomous Danish territory would further elevate his claims to greatness and the status of legend in his own contorted reality.
From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026
Natalie said at times Beth would spend hours lying with her body "contorted" into specific positions that enabled her to bear the agony.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
“I actually find him really small and contorted and tortured.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025
It has contorted statutory language to stop immigrants from obtaining effective relief against wrongful detention and deportation.
From Slate • Jul. 11, 2025
We all looked at him and his face contorted with confusion.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
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