Hunchbacked
adjective
Having a noticeably curved or rounded back, often as a result of illness or age.
The old woman was hunchbacked from many years of hard work.
Often appears as...
- hunchbacked figure
- hunchbacked old man
adjective
Having a noticeably curved or rounded back, often as a result of illness or age.
The old woman was hunchbacked from many years of hard work.
Often appears as...
- hunchbacked figure
- hunchbacked old man
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Associated Imagery
Often used to depict characters with hardships or as outcasts in stories and folklore.
The village had tales of a hunchbacked hermit living in the woods.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Condition
Implies a physical condition that might be sensitive to refer to directly, use with care.
She avoided mentioning her uncle's hunchbacked posture.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Stereotypes
Be aware that using this term may unintentionally perpetuate negative stereotypes.
The hunchbacked villain in the play stirred controversy.
Pro Tip 1/3Associated Imagery
Often used to depict characters with hardships or as outcasts in stories and folklore.
The village had tales of a hunchbacked hermit living in the woods.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Condition
Implies a physical condition that might be sensitive to refer to directly, use with care.
She avoided mentioning her uncle's hunchbacked posture.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Stereotypes
Be aware that using this term may unintentionally perpetuate negative stereotypes.
The hunchbacked villain in the play stirred controversy.
Pro Tip 1/3Associated Imagery
Often used to depict characters with hardships or as outcasts in stories and folklore.
The village had tales of a hunchbacked hermit living in the woods.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Condition
Implies a physical condition that might be sensitive to refer to directly, use with care.
She avoided mentioning her uncle's hunchbacked posture.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Stereotypes
Be aware that using this term may unintentionally perpetuate negative stereotypes.
The hunchbacked villain in the play stirred controversy.
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