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skewed Synonyms
Another word for skewed
Choosing another word for skewed depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Not accurate, exact, or fair because of being distorted, biased, or disproportionately influenced toward one side.
Usage Example
"The survey produced distorted results because only wealthy residents were invited to participate."
Strongest
distorted
biased
warped
Strong
slanted
one-sided
lopsided
twisted
• adjective (Context 2)
Turned, placed, or directed toward one side; crooked or not straight.
Usage Example
"He adjusted the askew picture frame so that it hung level on the living room wall."
Strongest
askew
crooked
awry
Strong
tilted
slanted
lopsided
cock-eyed
oblique
• adjective (Context 3)
Having a statistical distribution that is asymmetrical around its mean, with a longer tail extending to one side.
Usage Example
"Household income data usually follows a positively asymmetrical distribution due to a small number of extremely high earners."
Strongest
asymmetrical
asymmetric
Strong
lopsided
unbalanced
Opposites of skewed
The opposite of skewed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
unbiased
symmetrical
symmetric
straight
accurate
level
balanced
aligned
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Skewed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/skewed