warped
UK: wɔːpt | US: wɔːrpt
adj. bent or twisted out of shape (typically as a result of heat or moisture)
adj. distorted or perverted in meaning, reasoning, or character
v. (past tense of warp) to become bent or twisted
warped = warp<to twist> + ed<past participle suffix>
- warp (from Old English weorpan "to throw, twist," related to Proto-Germanic werpaną) originally meant "to throw" but evolved to mean "to twist or distort," especially in weaving (where threads are "thrown" across a loom).
- ed marks the past participle form, indicating a completed action or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word warped traces back to Old English weorpan, which initially described the physical act of throwing. Over time, its meaning shifted to focus on the twisting motion inherent in actions like weaving (where threads are "thrown" across a loom). By the 16th century, warp had acquired its modern sense of distortion, both literal (e.g., bent wood) and figurative (e.g., skewed judgment). The addition of -ed solidifies its role as an adjective describing a state of being twisted or morally deviated.
The wooden door had warped after years of exposure to rain.
His warped sense of humor often made others uncomfortable.
The heat caused the vinyl record to become warped and unplayable.
She criticized the warped priorities of the political system.
Time had warped the old photograph, blurring its details.