twisted

adjective

twist·​ed ˈtwi-stəd 

: mentally or emotionally unsound or disturbed : sick

a cruel, twisted mind

And you know there will be some strange and twisted bitter man who will listen to all our messages.

—Cynthia Heimel

Synonyms

• curved
• twisting
• winding
• curving
• serpentine

Examples of twisted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To be sure, the brand is known for the Létrange Empreinte bag and its sculptural twisted handle, that was originally intended to be a jewel itself before creative director Mathias Jaquemet put it on the leather accessory. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025

In the 2018-19 school year, parents reported 42 cases of children suffering twisted ankles and other injuries caused by uneven surfaces, deep divots and other hazards on the field. —Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025

Clearly, Borden’s been festering in the twisted mind of Ryan Murphy for a long time. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025

The twisted cable knit detailing adds texture reminiscent of the cozy season. —Nusrat Sultana, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for twisted

• distad
• fisted
• listed
• misted
• assisted
• blacklisted
• consisted
• desisted
• encysted
• enlisted
• existed
• insisted