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deformity

[/dɪˈfɔːrmɪti/]
nounfemininepl: deformities / deformidades
deformidade
1. A physical abnormality or distortion of the body or a part of it, typically present from birth or resulting from injury or disease
The accident left him with a permanent deformity on his left arm.
O acidente deixou uma deformidade permanente em seu braço esquerdo.
2. Moral or spiritual corruption or ugliness; moral depravity
The deformity of his character was evident in his cruel actions.
A deformidade de seu caráter era evidente em suas ações cruéis.
3. Lack of symmetry or proper form; an ugly or misshapen appearance
The building's deformity made it visually unappealing.
A deformidade do edifício o tornava visualmente desagradável.
Synonyms
malformationdisfigurementabnormalitydistortionugliness
Antonyms
beautyperfectionsymmetrynormalcy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deformidade
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
deformidade
No regional variation
São Paulo
deformidade
No regional variation
Portugal
deformidade
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

moral deformity - corrupção moral
deformity of character - deformidade de caráter
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