skewed

• Décrit quelque chose de déformé, biaisé ou pas droit ; souvent utilisé pour des données, des points de vue ou des objets physiques.

Describes something that is distorted, biased, or not straight; often used to refer to data, perspectives, or physical objects.

1. Distorted or biasedB2formal

   Not accurate or fair; presenting a one-sided or unbalanced view.

   biaisé, déformé

   • The survey results were skewed because of the small sample size.
   • His opinion is skewed by his personal experience.
   • The media coverage was heavily skewed in favor of one candidate.

   Synonymesdistortedmisrepresentedone-sidedpartialprejudicedslantedtwistedunbalancedwarped

   Antonymesbalancedequitablefairimpartialobjectiveunbiased

2. Not straight or alignedB2formal

   Twisted or turned to one side; not symmetrical or straight.

   de travers / incliné

   • The picture on the wall is slightly skewed.
   • Her hat was skewed after the wind blew it.
   • The building's foundation was skewed, causing structural issues.

   Synonymesaskewasymmetricawrybentcrookeddistortedlopsidedobliqueslantingtiltedtwistedunevenwarped

   Antonymesalignedevenlevelstraightsymmetrical

• Verbe désignant l’action de déformer, d’incliner ou de donner un biais à quelque chose, le rendant asymétrique ou partial.

A verb used to indicate the act of distorting, twisting, or making something biased or not straight.

1. Turn or place at an angleB2formal

   To change the direction or position of something so that it is not straight or symmetrical.

   incliner, mettre en biais

   • The carpenter skewed the board slightly to fit the corner.
   • She skewed the picture frame to give it a modern look.
   • The wind skewed the umbrella, making it difficult to hold.

   Synonymesanglecantinclineslanttilt

2. Distort or biasB2formal

   To present information or data in a way that is not accurate or fair, often to favor a particular viewpoint.

   Fausser (biaiser une information)

   • The survey results were skewed by the small sample size.
   • Media reports can sometimes skew public opinion.
   • His personal bias skewed the interpretation of the data.

   Synonymesbiascolordistortfalsifymanipulatemisrepresentpervertslanttwistwarp

   Antonymesaligncorrectfairstraighten