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 Cousins
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surgery to correct a distorted foot
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When 9/11 struck, my perception became even more distorted.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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—Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Researchers said the negative impact of this phenomenon can lead to a distorted view of what's normal.
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024
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—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Hassan’s video came as a response to the distorted depiction of the neighbourhood in the 2024 Netflix series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar by the Indian filmmaker, Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Researchers said the negative impact of this phenomenon can lead to a distorted view of what's normal.
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024
In Agatha All Along, the infamous Agatha Harkness finds herself down and out of power after the suspicious goth Teen helps break her free from a distorted spell.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Distorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distorted. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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