bent

adjective
UK: /bent/
US: /bent/

  1. Curved and not straight.

    1. The metal rod was bent. [ ] [ ]
    2. The accident left the car frame bent beyond repair, making it unsafe to drive. [ ] [ ]

  2. Dishonest or illegal.

    1. That cop is bent. [ ] [ ]
    2. The investigation revealed that several politicians were bent, accepting bribes for favors. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

crooked corrupt talent aptitude
bent verb

  1. To make something curved.

    1. I can bend the wire. [ ] [ ]
    2. He tried to bend the rules to benefit his own company. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move your body or part of your body so that it is not straight.

    1. Bend your knees when lifting. [ ] [ ]
    2. She had to bend down to pick up the dropped coin from the sidewalk. [ ] [ ]
bent noun

  1. A strong and natural talent or liking for something.

    1. He has a bent for music. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her natural bent for organization made her an excellent project manager. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bent" in English means: Curved and not straight., Dishonest or illegal..

The phonetic transcription of "bent" is /bent/ in British English and /bent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bent": crooked, corrupt, talent, aptitude.

Example usage of "bent": "The metal rod was bent.". More examples on the page.