deflected

[ dih-flek-tid ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. curved or bent downward.
2. deflexed.

Other Words From

• nonde·flected adjective
• unde·flected adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deflected¹

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

Example Sentences

Rayner deflected the question with a joke about Anderson's own career.

From BBC

In his response on Sunday, he similarly deflected, instead describing the experience of working at that McDonald’s as “beautiful.”

From Salon

Bass officials previously deflected questions on a draft analysis The Times published last month and did not respond to a request for comment on the final version.

From Los Angeles Times

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has deflected claims his government is planning to raise some taxes and borrow more to fund investment in the upcoming budget.

From BBC

Kovacic's first was a deflected shot from a half-cleared corner and his second was a clean strike from the edge of the area early in the second half.

From BBC

Related Words

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