altered
Not the same
Altered means changed from an original state.
An altered document has been modified, possibly fraudulently.
Altered circumstances differ from what came before.
In reference to animals, altered is a euphemism for neutered or spayed: The shelter requires all adopted pets to be altered.
An altered state of consciousness is one changed by drugs, meditation, or other means.
Fundamentally changed in nature
- modifiedChanged in some way
- shiftedChanged place or position
- convertedAltered in form or purpose
- reworkedAltered after initial attempt
revised · amended · edited · updated · overhauled · rearranged · reconfigured · remodeled
Adjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- made-to-orderCreated to individual specifications
- individualizedAdapted for one person
fitted · custom-built · custom-made · monogrammed · engraved · embroidered · adapted · specialized
Made by smithing, or faked
- doctoredDeceptively altered
- tamperedIllegally altered or meddled
- manipulatedControlled through cunning
- fabricatedInvented, not real
counterfeited · faked · falsified · adulterated · corrupted · distorted · misrepresented · rigged
Affected by alcohol
- inebriatedIntoxicated by alcohol
- druggedUnder chemical influence
- impairedWeakened in function
- highGreat in altitude
stoned · hallucinating · delirious · hypnotized · entranced · dissociated · euphoric · sedated
Adjusted for accuracy
- tunedSet to correct pitch
- fine-tunedPrecisely calibrated for optimal results
- regulatedMade to follow rules
- correctedFixed what was wrong
tweaked · recalibrated · balanced · configured · aligned · set · leveled · optimized
transformed
Fundamentally changed in nature
reworked · revised · amended · edited · updated · overhauled · rearranged · reconfigured · remodeled · renovated
tailored
Adjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- made-to-orderCreated to individual specifications
individualized · fitted · custom-built · custom-made · monogrammed · engraved · embroidered · adapted · specialized · configured
forged
Made by smithing, or faked
- doctoredDeceptively altered
- tamperedIllegally altered or meddled
- manipulatedControlled through cunning
fabricated · counterfeited · faked · falsified · adulterated · corrupted · distorted · misrepresented · rigged · cooked
intoxicated
Affected by alcohol
- inebriatedIntoxicated by alcohol
- druggedUnder chemical influence
- impairedWeakened in function
high · stoned · hallucinating · delirious · hypnotized · entranced · dissociated · euphoric · sedated · stupefied
calibrated
Adjusted for accuracy
- tunedSet to correct pitch
- fine-tunedPrecisely calibrated for optimal results
- regulatedMade to follow rules
corrected · tweaked · recalibrated · balanced · configured · aligned · set · leveled · optimized · rectified
hemmed
Finished a garment's edge
- let-outReleased or enlarged
- shortenedMade more concise
- lengthenedIncreased in extent
tapered · nipped · darted · resized · refitted · patched · mended · seamed · retailored · adjusted
- alteredmodified, changed, edited, revised, tweaked
- cryptic cluesanagram, hidden, reversal, homophone, container
- Custom Fittailored suit, bespoke, made-to-measure, fitted, custom-built
- influencedinspired, persuaded, motivated, swayed, affected
- tailored clothingsuit, blazer, bespoke, fitted, hemmed
- transformedchanged, transformed, converted, modified, morphed
alteredunchanged
Not modified at all
unaltered · unmodified · same · intact · preserved
- alter egoA secondary persona
- alternate routeSecondary path to destination
- alternate universeHypothetical divergent reality
- alternate realityHypothetical different version of existence
- alternate realitiesHypothetical divergent existences
- altered statesModified modes of awareness
alter, alternate, alteration, altering, unaltered, alters, unalterable, alterable, alterations