# warped

/ˈwɔɹpt/ (US) · /wˈɔːpt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/warped
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

bent or twisted out of its original shape, usually because of heat or water. It can also describe a person's mind if they think in a strange or dishonest way.

For teachers: bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of exposure to heat or moisture. In a figurative sense, describes a mind or personality that has become distorted or perverted.

## Examples

- The old wooden door is warped and will not close properly.
- Years of damp conditions in the basement caused the floorboards to become warped and uneven.
- The critic argued that the director's warped perspective on historical events resulted in a film that was more provocative than accurate.

## Usage notes

- Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'become' or 'look', or attributively before a noun.

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