How Do You Spell DISFIGURED?

Pronunciation: [dɪsfˈɪɡəd] (IPA)

The word "disfigured" is spelled with a "d" sound at the beginning, followed by "ɪs" and "fɪɡərd" at the end. The "ɪ" and "g" sounds are pronounced together, and the final syllable ends with an "ərd" sound. This word describes something that has been changed or deformed in a way that is unpleasant or unappealing. It can refer to physical appearance, as well as more abstract things like relationships or reputations. Overall, the spelling reflects the word's origin in Old French and Latin, with a few unique English modifications.

DISFIGURED Meaning and Definition

  1. Disfigured is an adjective that refers to something or someone that has been altered in appearance in a manner that is considered unattractive, distorted, or abnormal. The term is commonly used to describe physical or visual changes brought about by injury, illness, or other traumatic events.

    When applied to a person, disfigured indicates that their physical features have been significantly altered, causing a noticeable change in their appearance. This alteration can result from accidents, burns, birth defects, surgeries, or any condition that affects the structure or appearance of the body. The condition may manifest as scars, missing limbs, misshapen features, or other visible abnormalities that deviate from the typical human form.

    Disfigured can also be used to describe objects or things that have been changed in a way that makes them deformed or unrecognizable in comparison to their original state. For example, a disfigured painting may have been affected by water damage, fading, or intentional alterations that have ruined its intended appearance.

    Overall, the term disfigured conveys the notion of a significant alteration that results in an unattractive or abnormal appearance. It emphasizes a change that deviates visibly from the commonly accepted standard and often carries emotional connotations, as the altered appearance may affect a person's self-esteem or societal perceptions.

  2. Changed to a worse form or appearance; impaired.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DISFIGURED

The word disfigured originated from the combination of two Latin roots: dis, meaning apart or away, and figura, meaning form or shape.

Similar spelling words for DISFIGURED

Conjugate verb Disfigured

CONDITIONAL

I would disfigure
we would disfigure
you would disfigure
he/she/it would disfigure
they would disfigure

FUTURE

I will disfigure
we will disfigure
you will disfigure
he/she/it will disfigure
they will disfigure

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disfigured
we will have disfigured
you will have disfigured
he/she/it will have disfigured
they will have disfigured

PAST

I disfigured
we disfigured
you disfigured
he/she/it disfigured
they disfigured

PAST PERFECT

I had disfigured
we had disfigured
you had disfigured
he/she/it had disfigured
they had disfigured

PRESENT

I disfigure
we disfigure
you disfigure
he/she/it disfigures
they disfigure

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disfigured
we have disfigured
you have disfigured
he/she/it has disfigured
they have disfigured
I am disfiguring
we are disfiguring
you are disfiguring
he/she/it is disfiguring
they are disfiguring
I was disfiguring
we were disfiguring
you were disfiguring
he/she/it was disfiguring
they were disfiguring
I will be disfiguring
we will be disfiguring
you will be disfiguring
he/she/it will be disfiguring
they will be disfiguring
I have been disfiguring
we have been disfiguring
you have been disfiguring
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they have been disfiguring
I had been disfiguring
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they had been disfiguring
I will have been disfiguring
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they will have been disfiguring
I would have disfigured
we would have disfigured
you would have disfigured
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they would have disfigured
I would be disfiguring
we would be disfiguring
you would be disfiguring
he/she/it would be disfiguring
they would be disfiguring
I would have been disfiguring
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