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crookedness Synonyms
Another word for crookedness
Choosing another word for crookedness depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or quality of being bent, twisted, or out of alignment; a lack of straightness.
Usage Example
"The carpenter used a spirit level to check the old doorframe for any skewness before hanging the new door."
Strong
skewness
misalignment
curvature
unevenness
tortuosity
• noun (Context 2)
The quality of being dishonest, corrupt, or morally unscrupulous.
Usage Example
"The investigative journalist exposed the widespread dishonesty within the city's contracting department."
Strongest
dishonesty
corruption
Strong
deceitfulness
fraudulence
unscrupulousness
duplicity
perfidy
Opposites of crookedness
The opposite of crookedness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
straightness
honesty
integrity
uprightness
rectitude
probity
alignment
evenness
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crookedness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crookedness