Skewed Meaning in English
word · lemma: skew
Definition
Something that is skewed is not straight, balanced, or accurate; it is distorted or slanted, either physically or in terms of information or data.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or semi-formal. Common with 'statistics', 'data', 'results', 'view', 'perspective'. Suggests a non-neutral or unfair slant. Can be literal (physical angle) or figurative (biased or inaccurate information). Do not confuse with 'skewered' (to pierce with a stick).
Example Sentences
The results of the survey are skewed because only young people answered.
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She noticed the painting was skewed on the wall.
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Their view of the problem is skewed by misinformation.
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The statistics seem a bit skewed—maybe the sample wasn’t random.
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Sorry—your glasses are on a bit skewed.
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That news story was really skewed to make the company look bad.
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