crooked
English Thesaurus
1. having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect (adj.all)
| similar | : | unerect, |
| definition | : | not upright in position or posture (adj.all) |
2. irregular in shape or outline (adj.all)
| similar | : | irregular, |
| definition | : | contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice (adj.all) |
3. having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned (adj.all)
| similar | : | akimbo, |
| definition | : | (used of arms and legs) bent outward with the joint away from the body (adj.all) |
| similar | : | anfractuous, |
| definition | : | full of twists and turns (adj.all) |
| similar | : | aquiline, hooked, |
| definition | : | curved down like an eagle's beak (adj.all) |
| similar | : | deflective, refractive, |
| definition | : | capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave) (adj.all) |
| similar | : | geniculate, |
| definition | : | bent at a sharp angle (adj.all) |
| similar | : | malposed, |
| definition | : | characterized by malposition (adj.all) |
| similar | : | reflexed, |
| definition | : | (of leaves) bent downward and outward more than 90 degrees (adj.all) |
| similar | : | squiggly, |
| definition | : | wavy and twisting (adj.all) |
| similar | : | warped, |
| definition | : | used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture (adj.all) |
| similar | : | windblown, |
| definition | : | used especially of trees; growing in a shape determined by the prevailing winds (adj.all) |
| similar | : | wry, |
| definition | : | bent to one side (adj.all) |
| similar | : | zig-zag, zigzag, |
| definition | : | having short sharp turns or angles (adj.all) |
| also | : | indirect, |
| definition | : | not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination (adj.all) |
| also | : | coiled, |
| definition | : | curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals) (adj.all) |
4. not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive (adj.all)
| also | : | dishonest, dishonorable, |
| definition | : | deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive (adj.all) |
| also | : | unlawful, |
| definition | : | contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law (adj.all) |
| attribute | : | honestness, honesty, |
| definition | : | the quality of being honest (noun.attribute) |
5. having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned (adj.all)
| antonym | : | straight, |
| definition | : | having no deviations (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | crookedness, |
| definition | : | having or distinguished by crooks or curves or bends or angles (noun.attribute) |
6. not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive (adj.all)
| antonym | : | square, straight, |
| definition | : | characterized by honesty and fairness (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | corruption, corruptness, |
| definition | : | lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | crookedness, deviousness, |
| definition | : | the quality of being deceitful and underhanded (noun.attribute) |
7. having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned (adj.all)
| antonym | : | straight, |
| definition | : | having no deviations (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | crookedness, |
| definition | : | having or distinguished by crooks or curves or bends or angles (noun.attribute) |
8. not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive (adj.all)
| antonym | : | square, straight, |
| definition | : | characterized by honesty and fairness (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | corruption, corruptness, |
| definition | : | lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | crookedness, deviousness, |
| definition | : | the quality of being deceitful and underhanded (noun.attribute) |
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