— distortedly , adv. — distortedness , n.
/di stawr"tid/ , adj.
1. not truly or completely representing the facts or reality; misrepresented; false: She has a distorted view of life.
2. twisted; deformed; misshapen.
3. mentally or morally twisted, as with an aberration or bias: He has a distorted sense of values.
[ 1625-35; DISTORT + -ED 2 ]