tilted

• Beschreibt etwas, das geneigt, schräg oder schief ist; kann sich auch auf eine voreingenommene oder unausgewogene Sichtweise beziehen.

Describes something that is slanted, leaning, or not level; can also refer to a biased or unbalanced perspective.

1. Slanted or leaningB1formal

   Positioned at an angle; not level or straight.

   Geneigt

   • The picture on the wall is tilted to the left.
   • The tower is slightly tilted due to the earthquake.
   • He adjusted the tilted mirror to see better.

   Synonymeangledaskewcantedinclinedleaningobliqueskewedslantedslopingtipped

   Antonymeevenhorizontallevelstraightuprightvertical

2. Biased or unbalancedB2informal

   Having a preference or prejudice; not impartial.

   Voreingenommen

   • The article had a tilted perspective on the issue.
   • His opinion is tilted in favor of the new policy.
   • The judge's decision seemed tilted towards the defendant.

   Synonymeinequitableone-sidedpartialpartisanprejudicedskewedslantedunbalancedunfair

   Antonymebalancedfairimpartialneutralobjectiveunbiased

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Bewegung in eine schräge Position oder das Verursachen einer solchen zu bezeichnen, oder um eine Vorliebe oder Neigung zu etwas auszudrücken.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or causing something to move into a sloping position, or to have a preference or bias towards something.

1. Incline or leanB1formal

   To move or cause something to move into a sloping position.

   Neigen

   • She tilted her head to listen more carefully.
   • The table tilted when he put the heavy box on one side.
   • He tilted the mirror to see his reflection better.

   Synonymecantcareenheelinclineleanlistslantslopetip

   Antonymelevelstraighten

2. Heel overB2formal

   To lean or list to one side, especially of a ship or vehicle.

   Sich neigen

   • The boat tilted dangerously in the strong wind.
   • The car tilted as it went around the sharp curve.
   • The ship tilted to starboard during the storm.

   Synonymecantcareenheelinclineleanlistslanttip

3. Move unsteadilyB2informal

   To move or shift sideways in an unsteady or unbalanced way.

   Sich neigen

   • The ladder tilted as he reached for the top shelf.
   • The stack of books tilted and then fell over.
   • He tilted on his heels after the sudden stop.

   Synonymecareenlurchreelstaggerswayteeterwobble

4. Charge with a tiltC1formalbritish

   To attack or charge at someone or something, especially in a jousting context.

   Mit eingelegter Lanze angreifen

   • The knight tilted at his opponent with a lance.
   • They tilted against each other in the tournament.
   • He tilted his horse forward and charged.

   Synonymeattackchargeclashcombatengagejoust