Synonyms for Crooked
Definition of crooked
adjective
- having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned; "crooked country roads"; "crooked teeth"
- not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
- irregular in shape or outline; "asymmetrical features"; "a dress with a crooked hemline"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "crooked"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like anfractuous, aquiline, askew can replace "crooked" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "crooked" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Crooked" in song lyrics
See how crooked is used in real songs:
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"I am the product of skeleton dancers voice crooked"
Aesop Rock — Skip Town -
"In life, that's how I put it in the land of the crooked"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — Dowutigotta -
"The police is crooked"
B.G. f/ Lil' Wayne, Juvenile — I'm Tryin'