askew (Meaning)
askew (s)
turned or twisted toward one side
askew (r)
turned or twisted to one side
askew (adv. & a.)
Awry; askance; asquint; oblique or obliquely; -- sometimes indicating scorn, or contempt, or entry.
Synonyms & Antonyms of askew
Synonyms:
- irregular
- unsymmetrical
- out of plumb
- cock-a-hoop
- disordered
- contorted
- off plumb
- asymmetrical
- asymmetric
- unbalanced
Antonyms:
askew Sentence Examples
- The picture frame hung askew on the wall, crooked and uneven.
- After the earthquake, everything in the room was slightly askew.
- She noticed the books on the shelf were askew and straightened them.
- His tie was askew, giving him a disheveled appearance.
- The tablecloth lay askew after the gust of wind blew through the backyard.
- The entire project went askew when the main investor pulled out unexpectedly.
- The plans for the party went askew when it started raining heavily.
- His perception of reality seemed askew after the accident.
- The road sign was askew, making it difficult to read for passing drivers.
- The artist deliberately painted the horizon askew to create a sense of unease in the viewer.
FAQs About the word askew
turned or twisted toward one side, turned or twisted to one sideAwry; askance; asquint; oblique or obliquely; -- sometimes indicating scorn, or contempt, or ent
tilted, uneven, oblique, crooked, awry, slanting, listing, off-kilter, tipping, atilt
level, uniform, level, orderly, even,straight, uniform, regular, orderly, regular
The picture frame hung askew on the wall, crooked and uneven.
After the earthquake, everything in the room was slightly askew.
She noticed the books on the shelf were askew and straightened them.
His tie was askew, giving him a disheveled appearance.
