Synonyms for

Crooked

Verb / ˈkrʊkʌd / Another word for crooked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not straight; bent or twisted out of shape

Synonyms & similar words

stooping straight asymmetrical crook curve hunched stooped corrupt roundshouldered roundbacked bent twisted curved winding deformed misshapen contorted warped askew irregular uneven lopsided slanted tilted angled oblique inclined leaning crazy off-center

Synonyms by register

Formal

bent curved nonstraight angular

Informal

wonky lopsided skewed bent out of shape

Literary

sinuous tortuous serpentine

Antonyms

straight direct honest upright ethical legal just

Common collocations

  • crooked path
  • crooked smile
  • crooked finger
  • crooked deal
  • crooked politician
  • crooked road
  • crooked line

Word family

noun crook
adjective crooked
adverb crookedly

Usage note

Can refer to physical shape or moral character. 'Crooked' in a moral sense often implies dishonesty or illegality.

Example sentences

  1. The tree grew crooked because of the strong winds.
  2. The old fence was crooked and falling down.
  3. The road was so crooked that it made me dizzy.
  4. The line for the roller coaster was crooked and long.
  5. The picture frame was crooked and needed to be straightened.

Quotes

  • The crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain. - Isaiah 40:4
  • A crooked stick will have a crooked shadow. - Chinese Proverb
  • A crooked log makes a straight fire. - W. Somerset Maugham

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