distorted
adjective
dis·tort·ed
di-ˈstȯr-təd 
: 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
Roy A. RappaportWhat 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
Norman CousinsExamples of distorted in a Sentence
surgery to correct a distorted foot
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The constant consumption showcased on social media represents a distorted reality.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 May 2025
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—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Remember That Both Extremes Are Dangerous Both these red flags lead to avoiding real intimacy due to distorted perceptions.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 May 2025
Other creations focused on pushing the sliders in the character generator to the extreme, with heavily distorted features and proportions.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Remember That Both Extremes Are Dangerous Both these red flags lead to avoiding real intimacy due to distorted perceptions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Cranking up the Threshold slider reduced all background noise but resulted in a distorted, twangy sound.
—PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Distorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distorted. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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