deflected

[dih-flek-tid]

adjective

Biology.

1. curved or bent downward.

2. deflexed.

Other Word Forms

• nondeflected adjective
• undeflected adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deflected¹

First recorded in 1820–30; deflect + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Linebacker Ethan Coach forced Williams to hurry a pass that was deflected and intercepted by Hill.

From Los Angeles Times

Kennedy deflected criticism from those who call him anti-vaccine, saying that any parent in Texas who wants a measles vaccine can get one.

From Salon

Rhodes' effort shortly afterwards was tracking just to the left of the cup, but her ball collided with Kyriacou's and deflected into the hole.

From BBC

Booker said Waltz “denied” and “deflected” rather than own up to his mistakes, something the New Jersey senator said is a “failure of leadership.”

From Salon

In Bumrah's next over, Root's drive was deflected back on to his stumps and Woakes played a loose waft at his first ball.

From BBC

Related Words

• avert 
• bend 
• divert 
• hook 
• pivot 
• ricochet 
• slip 
• swerve 
• veer 
• whip