Definition & Meaning of "askew"in English

askew

in a crooked or tilted position

awry

skew-whiff

Grammatical Information

interrogative adverb

Examples

The picture frame hung askew on the wall, giving the room a slightly disheveled appearance.

askew

not straight or level

awry

cockeyed

lopsided

skew-whiff

wonky

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

gradable

Examples

The picture on the wall was askew, hanging at a noticeable angle.

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