athwart (Meaning)
athwart (r)
at right angles to the center line of a ship
at an oblique angle
athwart (prep.)
Across; from side to side of.
Across the direction or course of; as, a fleet standing athwart our course.
athwart (adv.)
Across, especially in an oblique direction; sidewise; obliquely.
Across the course; so as to thwart; perversely.
Synonyms & Antonyms of athwart
athwart Sentence Examples
- The fallen tree lay athwart the path, blocking our progress through the forest.
- His plans for a quiet evening were thwarted by unexpected visitors.
- The new regulations ran athwart the company's long-standing policies, causing confusion among employees.
- She felt torn between two conflicting desires, pulling her thoughts athwart.
- The ship sailed athwart the wind, making slow progress against the strong gusts.
- His bold actions stood athwart the conservative traditions of his family.
- The artist's unconventional style ran athwart the established norms of the art world.
- The sudden change in weather came athwart our picnic plans, forcing us to seek shelter.
- The political scandal cut athwart party lines, affecting politicians on both sides.
- Despite their efforts, they found themselves athwart a series of unforeseen obstacles.
FAQs About the word athwart
at right angles to the center line of a ship, at an oblique angleAcross; from side to side of., Across the direction or course of; as, a fleet standing athwart
through, over, across,,clear
longitudinally,longitudinally,lengthwise, lengthwise,
The fallen tree lay athwart the path, blocking our progress through the forest.
His plans for a quiet evening were thwarted by unexpected visitors.
The new regulations ran athwart the company's long-standing policies, causing confusion among employees.
She felt torn between two conflicting desires, pulling her thoughts athwart.
