Bent | Mean of bent in English Dictionary

/ˈbɛnt/

• having a shape that is changed by bending
1. a bent metal wire
2. bent arms/elbows
3. With your knees/legs slightly bent, bend forward and touch your toes.
4. He was bent double with pain. [=he was bending forward from the waist because he was in extreme pain]
• not honest
1. a bent [=corrupt] cop
• having a strong desire to do (something)
1. The doctors are bent on finding a cure. [=they are determined to find a cure]
2. She now seems bent on winning the competition.
3. They're bent upon destroying the world.

• very angry or unhappy
1. Don't get all bent out of shape [=upset]. Nothing bad happened!
• Noun
• an attraction to or an interest in a particular thing or activity
1. an organization with a strong religious bent
2. students with a creative/scientific bent [=leaning]