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slanted
In a physical sense, "slanted" describes a surface or line that deviates from the horizontal or vertical. While "sloping" often refers to a gradual incline (like a hill), "slanted" can describe a sharper or more intentional angle, such as the slant of handwriting or a slanted roof. It differs from "tilted," which usually implies that something which should be upright has been pushed over or is off-balance.
When used metaphorically to describe information, "slanted" carries a strong negative connotation of unfairness or manipulation. It suggests that the truth has been deliberately distorted to favor a specific agenda. This is closely related to the concept of "spin" in politics and journalism. Unlike "biased," which can be an unconscious lean, "slanted" often implies a conscious effort to present a one-sided version of events to influence the audience's perception.
Meanings
Examples
The roof is slanted to allow snow to slide off easily.
The report was heavily slanted in favor of the corporation.
I can tell this news article is slanted to make the candidate look look bad.
The sunlight hit the floor in slanted beams as evening approached.
This perspective is too slanted to be considered an objective analysis.
He wrote the letters in a slanted script that was hard to read.
The witness gave a slanted account of the events to protect his friend.