crooked

[ˈkrʊkɪd]

crooked Definition

• 1. not straight; bending or curving in shape
• 2. dishonest or immoral

Using crooked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crooked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The old tree had a crooked trunk.

• Example

  He has a crooked nose from the injury.

• Example

  She gave me a crooked smile.

• Example

  The politician was accused of having a crooked business deal.

crooked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crooked

• bent
• curved
• twisted
• devious
• unscrupulous

Antonyms for crooked

• straight
• honest

Phrases with crooked

• crooked path

  a path that is not straight, but winding or curving

  Example

  The crooked path led us to a hidden waterfall.

• crooked smile

  a smile that is not straight or symmetrical

  Example

  She flashed him a crooked smile before walking away.

• crooked deal

  a dishonest or illegal business transaction

  Example

  The company was involved in a crooked deal with a foreign government.

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Summary: crooked in Brief

The term 'crooked' [ˈkrʊkɪd] refers to something that is not straight, bending or curving in shape. It can also mean dishonest or immoral, as in 'The politician was accused of having a crooked business deal.' 'Crooked' extends into phrases like 'crooked path,' and 'crooked smile,' denoting winding or curving paths and smiles that are not straight or symmetrical.