warped

adjective
UK: /wɔːpt/
US: /wɔːrpt/

  1. Twisted or bent out of shape, especially from the effects of heat or damp.

    1. The old wooden door was warped and hard to close.
    2. Because the floor was warped by water damage, it needed replacing.

  2. Distorted or perverted; deviating from the normal or natural.

    1. His warped sense of humor made him difficult to understand.
    2. The traumatic experience warped her perception of reality.

Synonyms

distorted bent perverted deformed twisted
warped verb

  1. To become bent or twisted out of shape.

    1. The board warped in the sun.
    2. Plastic toys warped when left in direct sunlight for too long.

  2. To cause to turn from what is true, right, or reasonable; to distort.

    1. The propaganda warped public opinion.
    2. Prolonged exposure to misinformation warped his understanding of the situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "warped" in English means: Twisted or bent out of shape, especially from the effects of heat or damp., Distorted or perverted; deviating from the normal or natural..

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

Synonyms for "warped": distorted, bent, perverted, deformed, twisted.

Example usage of "warped": "The old wooden door was warped and hard to close.". More examples on the page.