Pronunciation

/bɛnt/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Adjective

Definition

Bent means not straight or curved; twisted or inclined from a straight line or surface.

Synonyms

Crooked, curved, warped, twisted

Antonyms

Straight, aligned, unbent, uncurved

Examples

1. “The old tree had a bent trunk, evidence of years of weathering and growth.”

2. “He wore a bent key on his necklace as a symbol of resilience and strength.”

Additional Information

Bent can be used to describe physical objects, such as shapes or structures, as well as figuratively to convey a deviation from the norm or a particular mindset or attitude.