deflected

American

[dih-flek-tid] / dɪˈflɛk tɪd /

adjective

Biology.

curved or bent downward.
deflexed.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of deflected

First recorded in 1820–30; deflect + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Progressing after one deflected goal and two defeats would be the strangest kind of achievement in the history of the national team.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The Americans hardly needed any help, but Australia gifted the U.S. its first goal anyway when defender Cameron Burgess deflected in a cross from Folarin Balogun in the 11th minute.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Then, in the 43rd minute, defender Alex Freeman headed home a deflected shot to give the Americans complete control heading into the half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Playing in front of a home crowd but needed a deflected leveller to snatch a late draw.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

It reminded me too much of the way Jesse had deflected my questions and pretended that life was wonderful even when it wasn’t.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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