Synonyms for

Skewed

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

Definition

not in a straight or level position; slanting or tilted

Synonyms & similar words

align skew slanted tilted crooked lopsided uneven oblique angled asymmetrical askew cockeyed inclined leaning listing off-center slantwise tilting twisted wonky wrong distorted

Synonyms by register

Formal

biased distorted inclined tilted

Informal

lopsided off-kilter bent warped

Literary

askew awry crooked

Antonyms

straight level balanced unbiased fair even symmetrical

Common collocations

  • skewed results
  • skewed perception
  • skewed data
  • skewed distribution
  • skewed perspective
  • skewed opinion
  • skewed view

Word family

verb skew
adjective skewed
adverb skewedly

Usage note

Often used in statistics to describe a distribution that is not symmetrical. Can also refer to something that is not straight or level.

Example sentences

  1. The house was skewed on the hillside.
  2. The painting looked skewed on the wall.
  3. The table legs were skewed, causing it to wobble.
  4. The picture frame was slightly skewed, making it look off-center.
  5. The tower leaned and appeared skewed.

Quotes

  • My perspective was skewed by my own fears.
  • The data was skewed due to the small sample size.
  • The camera angle was skewed, making the movie look strange.

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