Synonyms for

Skew

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

Definition

not straight, crooked or slanting

Synonyms & similar words

align skewed slanted tilted angled crooked oblique diagonal asymmetrical lopsided uneven leaning inclined slanting bent curved twisted wry cockeyed askew awry squint

Example sentences

  1. The bookshelf was skewed to the left.
  2. We had to adjust the table because it was skewed.
  3. Her hat was slightly skewed on her head.
  4. The painting was hanging on the wall a bit skewed.
  5. The line on the graph was skewed up and down.

Quotes

  • The facts, although interesting, are irrelevant. - Skewed News
  • Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital. - Aaron Levenstein
  • There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. - Mark Twain

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