cockeyed Synonyms
Another word for cockeyed
• adjective (Context 1)
Crooked, askew, or tilted to one side; not level or straight.
"The picture frame was hanging at a askew angle on the living room wall."
• adjective (Context 2)
Absurd, foolish, or wildly impractical (especially of a plan, idea, or scheme).
"The committee quickly rejected his harebrained scheme to fund the project through lottery tickets."
• adjective (Context 3)
Having a squint or misaligned eyes; cross-eyed.
"The stray cat had a slightly cross-eyed gaze that made it look perpetually surprised."
• adverb (Context 4)
In a crooked, slanted, or askew manner; awry.
"He wore his cap askew as he strolled down the boardwalk."
• adjective (Context 5)
Intoxicated with alcohol; drunk.
"After celebrating at the tavern all evening, several guests were completely drunk."
Opposites of cockeyed
The opposite of cockeyed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: