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askew::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | awry, cockeyed, lopsided, skew-whiff, wonky |
Examples of askew
askew
Immediatley remove from the heat, set the lid askew and pour off all the liquid.
From the kansas.com
Askew argued against him, which later contributed to his brief tenure as editor.
From the independent.co.uk
Askew was recognized for leadership and support for ARC's legislative platform.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Pull your Mariners cap low to your ears with the bill slightly askew to the left.
From the thenewstribune.com
There were structured bows tied askew, keyhole backs and tiered peplum touches.
From the orlandosentinel.com
The doors hung a bit askew, leaving an empty space like a knocked-out front tooth.
From the theatlantic.com
The timing is all askew, so many of the funniest lines are simply thrown away.
From the guardian.co.uk
To date, the main attempts to honor Reagan in the nation's capital have gone askew.
From the cnn.com
The dudes wore their tuxedos ironically, with shaggy hair and bow ties askew.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
- Turned or twisted to one side; "rugs lying askew"; "with his necktie twisted awry"
- 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"
- Syn of awry - 3 misses
