Bent

usgb/bent/
adjective

Something that is not straight or normal shape.

The tip of the spoon was bent
Visual representation of "bent" - Something that is not straight or normal shape

Often appears as...

  • bent out of shape
  • bent double
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Physical Shape

Refers to the actual form of objects when they're not straight.

Illustration for Physical Shape
I dropped my rod, and now it's bent.
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Emotional State

Used metaphorically to express someone being upset or stressed.

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She's really bent out of shape after the argument.
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