Crooked

Pronunciation: /ˈkrʊkɪd/

Definitions of crooked

adjective Crooked is an adjective that describes something that is not straight or aligned properly, often implying deceit or dishonesty.

Example Sentences

A1 The old man had a crooked smile.

A2 She noticed the crooked path leading through the forest.

B1 The contractor was accused of using crooked methods to win the bid.

B2 The politician's crooked dealings were exposed by the media.

C1 The detective followed the crooked trail of clues to solve the case.

C2 The artist's painting depicted a crooked alleyway in a bustling city.

Examples of crooked in a Sentence

formal The contractor was accused of using crooked methods to win the bid.

informal I don't trust that crooked salesman, he seems shady.

slang That guy is so crooked, I wouldn't buy a used car from him.

figurative Her smile was crooked, revealing her true feelings about the situation.

Grammatical Forms of crooked

• past tense: crooked
• plural: crookeds
• comparative: more crooked
• superlative: most crooked
• present tense: crook
• future tense: will crook
• perfect tense: have crooked
• continuous tense: is crooking
• singular: crooked
• positive degree: crooked
• infinitive: to crook
• gerund: crooking
• participle: crooked

Origin and Evolution of crooked

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'crooked' originated from the Old English word 'crūc', which meant 'bent, twisted, or crooked'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'crooked' has retained its original meaning of being bent or twisted, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something dishonest or morally corrupt.