skewed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /skjuːd/
KK: /skjud/
adjective
Definition
Not straight or even; often used to describe something that is biased or distorted in a way that affects its accuracy or fairness.
Example
The survey results were skewed due to the small sample size.
Conversation
Did you see the report on the election results?
Yeah, I did. It seemed a little skewed to me.
I thought so too; the data didn't match what I expected.
Exactly! It makes you wonder about their sources.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
biased
distorted
angled
Antonyms
straight
even
aligned
verb
Definition
To change something so that it is not straight or even, often resulting in a distortion or bias.
Example
The data was skewed due to the outliers in the sample.
Tense Forms
Past: skewed
Past Participle: skewed
Conversation
Did you see how they skewed the results in that report?
Yeah, it was pretty obvious they wanted a specific outcome.
I can't believe they would do that just to make their case stronger.
Root Explanation
Skewed originates from the Middle English 'skew', which means to turn or to slant. The word describes something that is not straight or is distorted from a true position.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'turned' or 'slanted' — that's why skewed means something is not straight or is distorted.
Visually Confused Words
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