askant Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- doubtfully
- warily
- dubiously
- quizzically
- distrustfully
- doubtingly
- critically
- skeptically
- anxiously
- with-a-grain-of-salt
- negatively
Weak:
Meaning of askant
askant (s)
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
askant (adv.)
Sideways; obliquely; with a side glance; with disdain, envy, or suspicion.
askant Sentence Examples
- The painting hung askant on the wall, giving the room a slightly disheveled appearance.
- The bookshelf leaned askant after years of neglect and poor maintenance.
- She noticed the picture frame askant and straightened it to align with the others.
- The tablecloth lay askant, crumpled from the hurried cleanup after the party.
- The old house sat askant on its foundation, weathered by years of neglect.
- The road sign stood askant, barely visible among the overgrown bushes.
- He found himself walking askant to avoid the large puddle on the sidewalk.
- The tower leaned askant, a relic of an ancient civilization's architectural marvels.
- The fence sagged askant, a testament to its age and lack of upkeep.
- The crooked path wound askant through the forest, leading to an unexpected clearing.
FAQs About the word askant
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envySideways; obliquely; with a side glance; with disdain, envy, or s
sideways, incredulously,suspiciously, doubtfully,warily, dubiously, quizzically, distrustfully, doubtingly, critically
approvingly, confidently, confidently, favorably, positively, approvingly, trustingly,positively, favorably, trustingly
The painting hung askant on the wall, giving the room a slightly disheveled appearance.
The bookshelf leaned askant after years of neglect and poor maintenance.
She noticed the picture frame askant and straightened it to align with the others.
The tablecloth lay askant, crumpled from the hurried cleanup after the party.
