askance
as
ˈəs
ēs
kance
kæns
kāns
British pronunciation
/ɐskˈɑːns/

Definition och betydelse av "askance"på engelska

askance
01

skevt, misstänksamt

with a sideways or slanted glance, often suggesting curiosity, hesitation, or mild distrust
example
Exempel
He noticed her askance gaze as he entered the room.
Han märkte hennes sneda blick när han kom in i rummet.
02

misstänksamt, tvivlande

in a way that shows doubt, suspicion, or disapproval
example
Exempel
His risky plan was greeted askance by the board members.
Hans riskabla plan mottogs med skepsis av styrelsemedlemmarna.
askance
01

skevt, med misstänksamhet

(of a glance) directed to one side with suspicion, envy, or doubt
example
Exempel
He gave an askance look at his rival's new car.
Han gav en skev blick på sin rivals nya bil.
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