Crooked: meaning, definitions and examples
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crooked
[ ˈkrʊkɪd ]
in a dishonest or illegal way
Not straight, dishonest or illegal.
Synonyms
corrupt, dishonest, fraudulent.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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crooked |
Use this word when describing someone or something that is dishonest or illegal, especially in a sneaky or tricky way.
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dishonest |
This is a more general term that can describe anyone who does not tell the truth or cheats.
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corrupt |
This word is best used when talking about someone who has been morally weakened, often involving bribery or abuse of power.
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fraudulent |
This word is used to describe actions or practices that involve deceit to gain something, often money.
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Examples of usage
- He was involved in a crooked business deal.
- The politician was known for his crooked dealings.
- She suspected that her neighbor was up to something crooked.
not in a straight line
Having bends or angles; not straight or aligned.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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crooked |
Often used to describe something that is dishonest or morally wrong. It can also mean something not straight, like a path or a picture frame. It has a negative connotation when referring to dishonesty.
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curved |
Describes something that smoothly changes direction without angles, like a road, a line, or a shape. It does not carry negative connotations.
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bent |
Refers to something that has been forced out of its straight shape, usually through action. It can also imply determination, often in a negative way if someone is 'bent on' doing something harmful.
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twisted |
Used to describe something that has been turned or wound into a spiral shape. It can also refer to something cruel or morally wrong, giving it a negative emotional tone in those instances.
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Examples of usage
- The crooked road wound through the mountains.
- She hung the crooked picture frame on the wall.
Translations
Translations of the word "crooked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 torto
- desonesto
- curvado
🇮🇳 टेढ़ा
- बेईमान
- मुड़ा हुआ
🇩🇪 krumm
- unehrlich
- schief
🇮🇩 bengkok
- tidak jujur
- miring
🇺🇦 кривий
- нечесний
- викривлений
🇵🇱 krzywy
- nieuczciwy
- zagięty
🇯🇵 曲がった (magatta)
- 不正直 (fushōjiki)
- 歪んだ (yuganda)
🇫🇷 courbé
- malhonnête
- tordu
🇪🇸 torcido
- deshonesto
- curvado
🇹🇷 eğri
- dürüst olmayan
- eğilmiş
🇰🇷 구부러진 (gubureojin)
- 부정직한 (bujeongjighan)
- 비뚤어진 (bitttuleojin)
🇸🇦 معوج
- غير أمين
- منحني
🇨🇿 křivý
- nepoctivý
- zahnutý
🇸🇰 krivý
- nečestný
- zakrivený
🇨🇳 弯曲的 (wānqū de)
- 不诚实的 (bù chéngshí de)
- 歪的 (wāi de)
🇸🇮 križan
- nepošten
- ukrivljen
🇮🇸 skakkur
- óheiðarlegur
- boginn
🇰🇿 қисық
- адал емес
- иілген
🇬🇪 მრუდე
- არაკეთილსინდისიერი
- მოღუნული
🇦🇿 əyri
- vicdansız
- əyilmiş
🇲🇽 torcido
- deshonesto
- encorvado