crooked
/'krukid/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Not straight; having bends, curves, or angles: Describes something that does not follow a straight line.
- Dishonest, illegal, or morally wrong: Describes a person or action that is not honest or fair.
- Bent or twisted out of shape or position: Describes something that is physically deformed or not aligned correctly.
Usage and Examples
- Describing physical shape:
- The picture hung on the crooked wall. (The picture was on a wall that was not straight.)
- He had a charming smile with slightly crooked teeth. (His teeth were not perfectly aligned.)
- Describing a path or line:
- We followed a narrow, crooked path through the woods. (The path was winding and not straight.)
- Describing dishonesty:
- The investigation uncovered a crooked scheme. (The scheme was dishonest and illegal.)
- He was known as a crooked politician. (The politician was corrupt.)
Advanced Usage
- "Crooked as a dog's hind leg" (idiomatic): Extremely dishonest.
- You can't trust that salesman; he's as crooked as a dog's hind leg.
- "Crooked smile": A smile that is uneven or lopsided, often implying a mischievous or complex emotion.
- She gave him a crooked smile, unsure if he was joking.
Variants and Related Words
- Crookedly (adverb): In a bent, curved, or dishonest manner.
- The fence post was set crookedly in the ground.
- He acted crookedly to secure the deal.
- Crookedness (noun): The state or quality of being bent or dishonest.
- The crookedness of the old tree made it unique.
- The crookedness of the deal was apparent to everyone.
Synonyms
- Bent, curved, twisted, winding (for physical shape/path).
- Dishonest, corrupt, fraudulent, unscrupulous (for character/action).
Antonyms
- Straight, aligned, even (for physical shape).
- Honest, upright, ethical, scrupulous (for character/action).
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Go crooked": To become dishonest or corrupt.
- After years in power, some officials go crooked.
- "Crooked stick": A dishonest or troublesome person (less common).
- He's a crooked stick; don't get involved with him.
Adjective
- having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
- a little oldish misshapen stooping woman
- irregular in shape or outline
- asymmetrical features
- a dress with a crooked hemline
- not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
- having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
- crooked country roads
- crooked teeth