a·skew
a·skew/əˈskyo͞o/
adjective
not in a straight or level position.
"her hat was slightly askew"
synonyms: crooked, lopsided, tilted, angled, oblique, skew, skewed, slanted, aslant, awry, uneven, asymmetrical, unsymmetrical, squint, thrawn, cock-eyed, skew-whiff, wonky, squiffy
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Sep 23, 2024 · The meaning of ASKEW is out of line : at an angle. How to use askew in a sentence. Did you know?
in or into a position in which something is not straight or level: He held his helmet askew to conceal his injuries.
The word askew means lopsided or turned and tilted to the side. Like your glasses might be after, well, a sneeze. Anything askew is crooked.
to one side; out of line; in a crooked position; awry: to wear one's hat askew; to hang a picture askew. with disapproval, scorn, contempt, etc.; disdainfully.
1. to one side; out of line; in a crooked position; awry to wear one's hat askew to hang a picture askew 2. with disapproval, scorn, contempt, etc.; ...
[more askew; most askew] : not straight : at an angle. The picture hung askew [=crookedly] on the wall.
not in a straight or level position synonym crooked. His glasses had been knocked askew by the blow. Her hat was slightly askew. That picture is askew.
to one side; out of line; in a crooked position; awry: to wear one's hat askew; to hang a picture askew. with disapproval, scorn, contempt, etc.; disdainfully.
askew. adjective as in crooked. Compare ...
Adjective. askew. Turned or twisted to one side. (figuratively) Untoward, unfavourable.