English · Word Candidate

bent

/bɛnt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: benter · bentest · bents

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Folded or dented out of its usual shape.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Corrupt, dishonest.

AdjectiveRegister: UK, colloquial

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An inclination or talent.

Noun

He had a natural bent for painting.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A predisposition to act or react in a particular way.

Noun

His mind was of a technical bent.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “bent” mean?

Folded or dented out of its usual shape.

Is “bent” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.