adj Uncommon

skewed

skyood

Skewed (adj) means Tilted or twisted away from the expected straight line or angle. Example: “The picture frame hung skewed on the wall.”

adj

Tilted or twisted away from the expected straight line or angle.

"The picture frame hung skewed on the wall."

Distorted or unfairly biased, especially describing data or a perspective.

"The survey results were skewed because only regular customers replied."

How to use skewed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither physically crooked, or (more often) unbalanced and biased in a way that misrepresents the truth.

Common pairings

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Rhymes for skewed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “skewed” mean?

The word “skewed” means tilted or twisted away from the expected straight line or angle. In plain terms, either physically crooked, or (more often) unbalanced and biased in a way that misrepresents the truth.

How do you pronounce “skewed”?

“Skewed” is pronounced skyood (/skjuːd/ in IPA).

How do you use “skewed” in a sentence?

Here is “skewed” used in a sentence: “The picture frame hung skewed on the wall.”

What part of speech is “skewed”?

“Skewed” is an adjective.

Is “skewed” a common word?

“Skewed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “skewed” have?

“Skewed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tilted or twisted away from the expected straight line or angle.