What does awry mean?
Awry means Obliquely, crookedly; askew..
Awry
/əˈɹaɪ/ · adverb
Meaning
Obliquely, crookedly; askew..
Definitions by Sense
- Obliquely, crookedly; askew.
- Perversely, improperly.
- Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry.
- (figurative) Wrong or distorted; perverse, amiss, off course
Example Sentences
The frame was awry.
There is something awry with this story.
It came inside 50 minutes and moments later Cavani should have had a 12th. Pogba and Shaw combined before the left-back’s cross teed up the striker but his radar was awry.
Synonyms for awry
Antonyms for awry
Related Words
Word Forms
- more awry
- most awry
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for awry?
Common synonyms include wonky, amiss, wrong, askew.
What is the opposite of awry?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use awry in a sentence?
The frame was awry.
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