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bent out of shape

bent out of shape
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bent out uhv, ov sheyp]
    • /bɛnt aʊt ʌv, ɒv ʃeɪp/
    • /bent ˈaʊt əv ʃeɪp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bent out uhv, ov sheyp]
    • /bɛnt aʊt ʌv, ɒv ʃeɪp/

Definition of bent out of shape words

  • noun bent out of shape very angry, upset, or agitated 3
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Parts of speech for Bent out of shape

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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bent out of shape popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for bent out of shape

adj bent out of shape

  • frenzied — wildly excited or enthusiastic: frenzied applause.
  • raging — angry fury; violent anger (sometimes used in combination): a speech full of rage; incidents of road rage.
  • vehement — zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm.
  • livid — having a discolored, bluish appearance caused by a bruise, congestion of blood vessels, strangulation, etc., as the face, flesh, hands, or nails.
  • violent — acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
All 84 Synonyms of bent out of shape

Antonyms for bent out of shape

adj bent out of shape

  • cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
  • peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
  • pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
All 12 Antonyms of bent out of shape

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