1
: twisted out of a natural or normal shape
a warped board
Before polishing began, warped panels were straightened and stripes of new wood added to compensate for shrinkage …—
Helen Dudar
Helen DudarHe was told he had a warped cornea due to surgery that had been performed years before.—B. J. Pollock
B. J. Pollock2
a
: eccentrically weird or strange
a warped sense of humor
b
: disturbingly abnormal or distorted
At his office one afternoon, he told me that he blames warped values for the drop in international-news coverage …—Ken Auletta
Ken AulettaIs it a country of great natural resources and human talent, caught in the grip of a warped dictator?—Thomas L. Friedman
Thomas L. Friedman"He took an oath as a Klansman, and he has this really warped, romantic notion of a sacred vow he can never violate."—John Grisham
John GrishamExamples of warped in a Sentence
tired of his sick jokes and warped sense of humor
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In the view of Austin Hill, public relations director at the sanctuary, the need to rescue animals can result from owners’ warped priorities.
—Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
Her pieces, which often feature warped key rings and ball chains, are all handcrafted locally in her studio.
—Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
These kinds of warped perspectives incite resentment toward women, and are known to lead to violent fantasies or actions—according to 2020 research from Studies in Conflict & Terrorism.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
His varsity jacket, custom-made by Martine Rose, a British designer known for her witty and warped sportswear, was coated with patches to please the Lamarologists in the Superdome.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
Her pieces, which often feature warped key rings and ball chains, are all handcrafted locally in her studio.
—Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
These kinds of warped perspectives incite resentment toward women, and are known to lead to violent fantasies or actions—according to 2020 research from Studies in Conflict & Terrorism.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
His varsity jacket, custom-made by Martine Rose, a British designer known for her witty and warped sportswear, was coated with patches to please the Lamarologists in the Superdome.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Warped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warped. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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