Definitions
- Describing something that is bent or twisted in an irregular way. - Talking about a movement or action that is not straight or direct. - Referring to a manner of speaking or thinking that is dishonest or deceitful.
- Describing something that is not straight or level, often at an angle. - Referring to a situation or plan that is not going as expected or has gone awry. - Talking about a facial expression or gesture that is not quite right or appropriate.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not straight or level.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects or movements.
- 3Both have negative connotations and suggest something is not quite right.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Crookedly is typically used to describe something that is bent or twisted, while askew is used to describe something that is not straight or level.
- 2Degree: Crookedly suggests a more severe deviation from straightness than askew.
- 3Parts of speech: Crookedly is an adverb, while askew can be used as both an adverb and an adjective.
- 4Connotation: Crookedly can suggest dishonesty or deceit, while askew does not have this connotation.
Remember this!
Crookedly and askew are synonyms that describe something that is not straight or level. However, crookedly is typically used to describe something that is bent or twisted, while askew is used to describe something that is not straight or level. Additionally, crookedly can suggest dishonesty or deceit, while askew does not have this connotation.
