malformed Add to list Share. Something malformed has a shape that's twisted or warped, or otherwise distorted. Your first try at making pottery might result in a couple of malformed bowls. If you leave a doll in the hot sunlight for hours, she may melt and become malformed.

What does it mean when something is malformed?

: characterized by malformation : badly or imperfectly formed : misshapen. Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About malformed.

What does malformed mean in computer terms?

Malformed is Malwarebytes' generic detection name for files that have irregularities in their PE header.