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crooked in Italian

crooked in Italian is storto, tortuoso, contorto — crooked means bent or twisted rather than straight.

crooked in Italian

storto
adj
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
tortuoso
adj
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
contorto
adj
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
curvo
adj
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
ritorto
adj
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
torto
adj
Set at an angle; not vertical or square.
contorto
adj
(figuratively) Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.

What does "crooked" mean?

  1. adj Bent or twisted rather than straight.
    "The old fence posts were crooked and leaning."
  2. adj Dishonest or corrupt.
    "The journalist exposed a crooked politician taking bribes."
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crooked in a sentence

  • The old fence posts were crooked and leaning.
  • The journalist exposed a crooked politician taking bribes.
  • The used-car dealer had a reputation for crooked deals.

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What is "crooked" in Italian?

"crooked" in Italian is storto, tortuoso, contorto. crooked means: Bent or twisted rather than straight.

How do you use "crooked" in a sentence?

Example: "The old fence posts were crooked and leaning." In Italian, "crooked" is storto, tortuoso, contorto.

Are there other ways to say "crooked" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "crooked": storto, tortuoso, contorto, curvo, ritorto, torto.

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