Antonyms for crooked

Grammar : Adj

Spell : krook-id for 1–4, 6; krookt for 5

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrʊk ɪd for 1–4, 6; krʊkt for 5

Definition of crooked

Origin : early 13c., "hook-shaped instrument or weapon," from Old Norse krokr "hook, corner," cognate with Old High German kracho "hooked tool," of obscure origin but perhaps related to a widespread group of Germanic kr- words meaning "bent, hooked." Meaning "swindler" is American English, 1879, from crooked in figurative sense of "dishonest" (1708). Crook "dishonest trick" was in Middle English.

adj bent, angled
adj evil, corrupt

Example sentences :

"You must have crooked ways to catch crooks, believe me," he said cheerfully.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

I am a mud-head myself to think a crooked rod could save them.'
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

We had had nothing much since leaving the camp at Crooked Water.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

"Crooked as a dog's hind legs," snarled Lewis, biting viciously at his cigar.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Why, John, when you brought him home you said he was crooked.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

My own opinion is that the most of the talk we hear about crooked racing is simply talk.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

"You're lookin' at this," said he, running his finger down the crooked seam.
Extract from : « Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates » by Howard Pyle

"You were right," affirmed Kirkwood, with a rueful and crooked smile.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

In fact, Gryphus was beginning to dig the soil with his crooked fingers.
Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)

Compared with the telegraph post the pines were crooked—and alive.
Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton

Synonyms for crooked

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