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crookedly Antonyms

Opposite of crookedly

Because the opposite of crookedly shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a bent, twisted, or asymmetrical manner; not in a straight line.

Usage Example

"He smiled straight as he noticed the painting hanging at an odd angle on the wall."

Strongest
straight
evenly
Strong
symmetrically
squarely

• adverb (Context 2)

In a dishonest, corrupt, or illegal manner.

Usage Example

"The investigators discovered that the municipal contracts had been awarded honestly over several years."

Strongest
honestly
fairly
Strong
lawfully
legitimately
ethically
uprightly

Similar words to crookedly

Words similar to crookedly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

dishonestly
corruptly
askew
awry
fraudulently
lopsidedly
underhandedly
deceitfully
See all synonyms of crookedly

• Nearby Words

cronyism
crook
crooked
crookedly
crookedness
croon
crop

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Crookedly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/crookedly
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