Synonyms for

Warped

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

Definition

Warped means having a twist or curve that is not normal or natural.

Synonyms & similar words

falsify garble buckle distort heave warp twisted bent curved distorted misshapen deformed crooked wavy uneven irregular lopsided buckled crumpled wrinkled dented deflected diverted deviated skewed angled

Synonyms by register

Formal

distorted twisted perverted aberrant

Informal

bent out of shape messed up screwy off-kilter

Literary

contorted awry crooked

Antonyms

straight normal unbent original sound sane level

Common collocations

  • warped mind
  • warped sense of humor
  • warped perspective
  • warped wood
  • warped reality
  • warped by
  • warped by power
  • warped by greed

Word family

noun warp
verb warp
adjective warped

Usage note

Often used to describe a mind or perception that is abnormal or distorted. Can also refer to physical deformation, especially of materials like wood.

Example sentences

  1. The bookshelf was warped from being in the sun for too long.
  2. The floorboards were warped and creaked loudly when you walked on them.
  3. The picture on the wall looked warped because of the way the light hit it.
  4. The plastic melted and warped in the hot sun.
  5. The metal frame warped after being hit with a heavy object.

Quotes

  • I'm not arguing that with you, I'm telling you. - Dr. Gregory House
  • “The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” - Oscar Wilde
  • “I am not a morning person.” - Grumpy Cat

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