The meaning of DISTORTED is altered from a true, natural, or normal state, shape, or condition. How to use distorted in a sentence.

DISTORTED definition: not truly or completely representing the facts or reality; misrepresented; false. See examples of distorted used in a sentence.

distorted adjective (CHANGED) made to change, especially in a way that makes something worse than it was before:

To distort is to change the physical shape of something, as by torsion or exaggerating certain features, or to misconstrue the meaning of something: "The human understanding is like a false mirror, which, …

Definition of distorted adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Her face was distorted by pain. The odd camera angle distorted her figure in the photograph. The sound of the guitar was distorted.

This adjective is derived from the Latin verb distortus, which means “to twist different ways.” When something is distorted this can mean that it has been changed from the original form in any way. …