What is the meaning of ill-shapen?

adjective

  • So badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly.
    • usage: "deformed thalidomide babies"; "his poor distorted limbs"; "an ill-shapen vase"; "a limp caused by a malformed foot"; "misshapen old fingers"
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