snaggletoothed
Uneven dental array
Snaggletoothed describes someone whose teeth are crooked, uneven, or projecting at odd angles.
The word evokes a rough, unkempt appearance and is often used disparagingly or humorously: The snaggletoothed villain grinned menacingly.
It can also describe animals, particularly in folksy or literary contexts: a snaggletoothed old hound.
The related noun snaggletooth refers to a single protruding or misaligned tooth.
Bent or dishonest
- misalignedNot properly positioned
- jaggedSharply uneven, notched
- unevenNot smooth or balanced
- protrudingExtending outward noticeably
gapped · overbite · underbite · malocclusion · orthodontic · braces · incisor · canine
Deviating from normal patterns
- asymmetricalNot equal on both sides
- gnarledTwisted and knotty
- scragglyIrregularly sparse and messy
- pointedTapering to a tip
hooked · spiky · serrated · notched · sharp · angled · weathered · rugged
Arousing fondness or affection
- imperfectHaving flaws or faults
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- characterfulHaving strong personality
- quirkyIdiosyncratically unusual
memorable · unique · unconventional · offbeat · eccentric · idiosyncratic · whimsical · rakish
crooked
Bent or dishonest
- misalignedNot properly positioned
- jaggedSharply uneven, notched
- unevenNot smooth or balanced
protruding · gapped · overbite · underbite · malocclusion · orthodontic · braces · incisor · canine · fang
irregular
Deviating from normal patterns
- asymmetricalNot equal on both sides
- gnarledTwisted and knotty
- scragglyIrregularly sparse and messy
pointed · hooked · spiky · serrated · notched · sharp · angled · weathered · rugged · craggy
endearing
Arousing fondness or affection
- imperfectHaving flaws or faults
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- characterfulHaving strong personality
quirky · memorable · unique · unconventional · offbeat · eccentric · idiosyncratic · whimsical · rakish · roguish