crooked (Meaning)
crooked (a)
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
crooked (s)
irregular in shape or outline
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
Synonyms & Antonyms of crooked
Synonyms:
- circuitous
- coiled
- zigzag
- circling
- looping
- coiling
- swirling
- zigzagging
- roundabout
- uneven
- wandering
- spiral
- spiralling
- spiraling
- irregular
- indirect
- corkscrew
- rambling
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
crooked Sentence Examples
- The old, crooked tree stood sentinel at the edge of the forest, its gnarled branches reaching out like twisted fingers.
- The crooked path wound its way through the dense undergrowth, disappearing into the shadows of the ancient woods.
- With a crooked smile, the mysterious stranger offered to show them the way through the labyrinthine maze.
- The crooked fence leaned precariously to one side, a testament to years of neglect and weathering.
- His crooked tie and disheveled appearance gave the impression of a man who had been through many trials.
- Despite his crooked reputation, the man had a kind heart and always helped those in need.
- The crooked politician's schemes were finally exposed, leading to his downfall and disgrace.
- She straightened the crooked picture frame on the wall, striving for perfection in every detail.
- The crooked street lamps cast eerie shadows on the deserted alley, creating an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue.
- Despite the crooked path before her, she forged ahead with determination, refusing to be deterred by obstacles.
FAQs About the word crooked
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned, not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive, irregular in shape or outline, having the back and
twisted,curved, curving, serpentine, winding, twisting, curling, curled, devious, windy
straight, straight,direct, linear, straightaway, straightaway, direct, linear,
The old, crooked tree stood sentinel at the edge of the forest, its gnarled branches reaching out like twisted fingers.
The crooked path wound its way through the dense undergrowth, disappearing into the shadows of the ancient woods.
With a crooked smile, the mysterious stranger offered to show them the way through the labyrinthine maze.
The crooked fence leaned precariously to one side, a testament to years of neglect and weathering.
