twisted

adjective

twist·​ed ˈtwi-stəd How to pronounce twisted (audio)
: 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

Examples of twisted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In some twisted way, my feelings about my embryos align with Alabama lawmakers. Ruthie Ackerman, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 In this twisted way, Law and Justice is laying claim to the legacy of the pro-democracy Solidarity movement of the 1980s, whose leaders are viewed as great heroes in Poland. Foreign Affairs, 12 Mar. 2024 Part of the Champlain Towers South building crumbled to the ground in the pre-dawn hours of June 24, 2021, turning what was formerly a thriving residential building into a devastating scene as residents became crushed or trapped under a massive pile of twisted metal and concrete. Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024 Directors Andrew Holmes and Austin Andrews create an effective, ominous, Gothic mood throughout this absorbing twisted fable, which takes audiences to unexpected places, far from the realm of Neverland. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 Strain liquid into a cocktail glass and top with a twisted piece of lemon peel as garnish. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 29 Feb. 2024 From playing a dedicated detective to a twisted zoologist, here are the best performances of Jake Gyllenhaal's wide and varied acting career. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 29 Feb. 2024 Elena frames her addresses to the public as a kind of twisted romance. James Poniewozik, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024 In an odd way, Dahl’s twisted vision has been accurately manifested through the Willy Wonka Event, and many commentators made the comparison. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of twisted was circa 1890

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“Twisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twisted. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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