Crooked: meaning, definitions and examples

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crooked

 

[ ˈkrʊkɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a dishonest or illegal way

Not straight, dishonest or illegal.

Synonyms

corrupt, dishonest, fraudulent

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

not in a straight line

Having bends or angles; not straight or aligned.

Synonyms

bent, curved, twisted

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

🇮🇳 टेढ़ा

🇩🇪 krumm

🇮🇩 bengkok

🇺🇦 кривий

🇵🇱 krzywy

🇯🇵 曲がった (magatta)

🇫🇷 courbé

🇪🇸 torcido

🇹🇷 eğri

🇰🇷 구부러진 (gubureojin)

🇸🇦 معوج

🇨🇿 křivý

🇸🇰 krivý

🇨🇳 弯曲的 (wānqū de)

🇸🇮 križan

🇮🇸 skakkur

🇰🇿 қисық

🇬🇪 მრუდე

🇦🇿 əyri

🇲🇽 torcido

Word origin

The word 'crooked' originated from the Middle English word 'crokid,' which is derived from the Old Norse 'krókr,' meaning 'hooked.' Over time, the meaning of 'crooked' evolved to include both physical and moral deviations from straightness.

See also: crook, crookedly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,272, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.