askew in English dictionary

  • askew

    Meanings and definitions of "askew"

    • Turned or twisted to one side.
    • (figuratively) Untoward, unfavourable.
    • tilted to one side.
    • adjective
      Turned or twisted to one side.
    • adjective
      (figuratively)
      Untoward, unfavourable.
    • adverb
      Tilted to one side.
    • turned or twisted to one side
    • Away from the expected or proper direction.
    • In an oblique manner.
    • adjective
      turned or twisted toward one side; "a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry"- G.K.Chesterton; "his wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff"
    • adverb
      turned or twisted to one side; "rugs lying askew"; "with his necktie twisted awry"

    Synonyms of "askew" in English dictionary

    awry, lopsided, wonky are the top synonyms of "askew" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of askew

    • askew ( comparative more askew, superlative most askew)
    • askew (comparative more askew, superlative most askew)
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