twisted

adjective

twist·​ed ˈtwi-stəd How to pronounce twisted (audio)
: mentally or emotionally unsound or disturbed : sick
a cruel, twisted mind
And you know there will be some strange and twisted bitter man who will listen to all our messages.Cynthia Heimel

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This bite is often associated with crowding, which means there isn't enough space in the jaw for teeth to align properly, leading to overlapping or twisted teeth. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 Malcom is Missing is the story of that long and often twisted journey. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 Tripp and Caleb's paths intersect, leading to a complex dynamic of rivalry, manipulation, and perhaps even a twisted form of camaraderie. Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Cheering for the temporary decline of an American company because the owner has aligned with our president is a bizarre and twisted thing to do. Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for twisted

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First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of twisted was circa 1890

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“Twisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twisted. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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