awry Antonyms
Meaning of awry
awry (s)
turned or twisted toward one side
not functioning properly
awry (r)
away from the correct or expected course
turned or twisted to one side
awry (adv. & a.)
Turned or twisted toward one side; not in a straight or true direction, or position; out of the right course; distorted; obliquely; asquint; with oblique vision; as, to glance awry.
Aside from the line of truth, or right reason; unreasonable or unreasonably; perverse or perversely.
awry Sentence Examples
- The plans went awry when the weather forecast proved inaccurate.
- The experiment yielded unexpected results, sending the research project awry.
- The miscommunication between the team members led to the project going awry.
- The company's strategy was thrown awry by unforeseen market conditions.
- The car accident happened when the driver lost control and veered awry.
- The painting was hung awry, causing an uneven and unsightly appearance.
- The actor's performance went awry due to stage fright and lack of preparation.
- The conversation took an awkward turn when the topic shifted awry.
- The new policy caused unintended consequences, sending the company's plans awry.
- The negotiations went awry when tempers flared and misunderstandings arose.
FAQs About the word awry
turned or twisted toward one side, not functioning properly, away from the correct or expected course, turned or twisted to one sideTurned or twisted toward one
oblique, crooked, tilted,uneven, off-kilter, distorted,skewed, askew, crazy, tipping
level, level, regular,straight, regular, even, even, straight, symmetric, symmetrical
The plans went awry when the weather forecast proved inaccurate.
The experiment yielded unexpected results, sending the research project awry.
The miscommunication between the team members led to the project going awry.
The company's strategy was thrown awry by unforeseen market conditions.
