Cockeyed

usgb/ˈkɑːkaɪd/
adjective

Not straight or level.

She hung the picture and it was cockeyed on the wall
Visual representation of "cockeyed" - Not straight or level

Often appears as...

  • cockeyed picture
  • cockeyed angle

Usage tips

Informal

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Visual Description

Use 'cockeyed' to describe something visibly out of alignment or positioned oddly.

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The shelf was installed cockeyed and now everything slides off.
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Metaphorical Use

'Cockeyed' can also suggest a situation or a method is poorly thought out or executed.

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Their approach to solving the issue was completely cockeyed.
Visual representation of the word "Cockeyed"

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