Adjective | Imbalance / Unfairness / Distortion
Encyclopedia of British Slang
SKEWED
Adjective | Neutral | Imbalance / Unfairness / Distortion
SKEWED Pronunciation: /skju?d/ Part of Speech: Adjective Severity Level: Neutral Category: Imbalance / Unfairness / Distortion
Core Definition
Skewed means:
Unbalanced
Biased
Distorted
Uneven
Misrepresented
It signals structural imbalance.
Linguistic Origins
Skew originates from Old French and entered English centuries ago.
Its slang usage retains formal meaning but appears more frequently in modern commentary.
Usage Contexts
Skewed coverage.
Statistics:
Datas skewed.
Thats skewed.
It critiques fairness.
Emotional Register
Skewed feels analytical.
It implies calm critique.
It avoids emotional language.
Tone Variations
Mild:
Bit skewed.
Serious:
Heavily skewed.
Analytical:
Statistically skewed.
Tone influences gravity.
Comparison with Related Terms
Dodgy suspicious
Unfair direct
Biased formal
Skewed structural distortion
Skewed sounds thoughtful.
Psychological Function
Skewed frames criticism intellectually.
It elevates argument.
It signals awareness of imbalance.
Cultural Insight
Skewed reflects Britains preference for analytical critique over outrage.
It names imbalance quietly.
Final Assessment
Skewed is:
Analytical
Balanced in tone
Critique-focused
Widely applicable
It signals distortion.
Without shouting.
Skewed.
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Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. Contact: editor@prat.uk
