SKEWED Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈskyüd

Definition of skewed

as in tilted

inclined or twisted to one side he could see that the ropes had gotten all skewed in the collision

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skewed

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verb

past tense of skew

as in veered

to depart from a straight line or course or from a middle position or value A glitch caused the image on the screen to skew to one side. This show's viewers tend to skew a little older.

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as in influenced

to change (something) in a way that makes it unfair or inaccurate The researchers tried to anticipate any problems that might skew the results of the study. Try not to let that one negative experience skew your opinion of the restaurant.

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Recent Examples of skewed

Adjective

This is currently skewed in many places, and not only in those states which have taken up arms in the recent redistricting wars. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 The results provided clear evidence that college men have skewed views of what those around them are thinking. — Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

Verb

Obviously, all three of those films are skewed toward a younger audience. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 Their reactions varied, but skewed very positive; all, with the exception of Neon and Mubi, eventually passed. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skewed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewed

Adjective

Carl lowers his head like a hitter hit by a pitch, then rouses himself and breaks into a stiff, elderly trot, shooting a salute over at whoever’s inside the tilted little guard hut.

— George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
The tilted surfaces were mostly chosen to mimic raindrops in the real world.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of tilted

Verb

When the replacement arrived, the new cotton felt stiff, less breathable, and one side seam veered off at an angle, pulling the fabric awkwardly around my body.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
On the way back, a vehicle in the convoy veered off the road and fell into a ravine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of veered

Verb

Anderson rose to prominence in the early 1980s with a traditional country sound influenced by artists including Merle Haggard and George Jones.

— Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Many of the artists Anderson influenced throughout his prolific career took to social media following news of his death.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of influenced

Adjective

The brand's signature technology combines a retinoid with lactic acid to smooth fine lines, uneven tone, and rough texture, and its AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads take things a step further.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
These accounts often waive monthly fees without a minimum balance and offer larger transaction or cash deposit allowances, since nonprofits may see uneven cash flow tied to grant cycles and fundraising.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of uneven

Verb

So, with a swanlike equanimity, her long neck sloped ever so slightly, her face hidden behind a veil, Adelaide greeted the visitor from Moscow.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
For now, the VIX futures curve is sloped healthily upward into coming months, but things can shift in a hurry.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of sloped

Adjective

Finding no legal recourse in a city with a crooked police department and judiciary, Matt gives in to despair.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Others convicted in relation to the robbery included Brian Reader, a career criminal who was involved in other high-profile robberies before and after Brink’s-Mat, crooked solicitor Michael Relton, and McAvoy’s wife, Kathleen.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of crooked

Verb

On the touchdown play, Royals lined up as a tight end on the left side, then slanted right uncovered as Colts defenders bit on play-action.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Deep Isolation’s concept could eventually use horizontal, vertical, or slanted underground repositories.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of slanted

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