Definition: Not straight; having bends or curves. It can also mean dishonest or unethical.

Example: The path through the woods was crooked and difficult to follow.

Definition: In a way that is not straight or is bent; in a dishonest or unfair manner.

Example: The picture hung crookedly on the wall, making the room look unbalanced.

Definition: In a way that is very important or essential.

Example: The decision will crucially affect the outcome of the project.

Definition: The condition of being of poor quality or in bad shape.

Example: The crumminess of the old furniture made the room look uninviting.

Definition: A fold or crease in something, often caused by pressing or crushing it.

Example: The paper had a crumple in the corner after being stuffed into the bag.

Definition: To crush or press something so that it becomes wrinkled or folded.

Example: She crumpled the paper and threw it in the trash.

Definition: Something that causes difficulty or prevents progress; a burden or obstacle.

Example: The heavy backpack was a cumber during the hike.

Definition: To cause difficulty or trouble by being in the way or by adding unnecessary weight or clutter.

Example: The fallen branches cumbered the path, making it hard to walk.

Definition: Hard to manage or carry because it is heavy or large.

Example: The box was too cumbersome for me to lift by myself.

Definition: In a way that is awkward, difficult, or heavy to manage.

Example: The furniture was moved cumbersomely through the narrow hallway.

Definition: The quality or condition of being large, heavy, and difficult to handle or manage.

Example: The cumbersomeness of the old machinery made it hard to move around the workshop.

Definition: Something that is heavy, awkward, or difficult to handle or manage.

Example: The cumbrous package made it hard for her to carry.