askance
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ˈəs
ēs
kance
kæns
kāns
British pronunciation
/ɐskˈɑːns/

Definição e significado de "askance"em inglês

askance
01

de esguelha, com desconfiança

with a sideways or slanted glance, often suggesting curiosity, hesitation, or mild distrust
example
Exemplos
He peeked askance at the stranger sitting beside him.
Ele olhou de soslaio para o estranho sentado ao seu lado.
She walked past the group, glancing askance at their conversation.
02

com desconfiança, com suspeita

in a way that shows doubt, suspicion, or disapproval
example
Exemplos
The teacher looked askance at the late assignment.
O professor olhou com desconfiança para a tarefa atrasada.
Neighbors viewed the new construction project askance.
Os vizinhos olharam para o novo projeto de construção com desconfiança.
askance
01

de soslaio, com desconfiança

(of a glance) directed to one side with suspicion, envy, or doubt
example
Exemplos
She gave him an askance glance.
Ela lhe deu um olhar de soslaio.
He cast an askance look at the proposal.
Ele lançou um olhar de soslaio para a proposta.
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