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crooked

The word “crooked” has 2 syllables: crook-ed

It's pronounced as /ˈkrʊkɪd/

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In the thesaurus, “crooked” has 176 synonyms and 38 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for crooked along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for crooked

Antonyms for crooked

Meanings of crooked

  • verb
    1. To bend, or form into a hook.
    2. To become bent or hooked.
    3. To turn from the path of rectitude; to pervert; to misapply; to twist.
  • adjective
    1. Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
    2. Set at an angle; not vertical or square.
    3. Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.

Example Sentences

  • The old fence was crooked and leaning to one side.
  • He followed a crooked path through the forest.
  • The picture frame hung crooked on the wall.
  • The nail went in crooked, ruining the wood.
  • A crooked branch stretched over the river.

On this page you'll find 214 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to crooked, such as: aboveboard, agee, anfractuous, angular, arced, arched, artful.

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