English Explanatory Dictionary

askew

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Turned or twisted to one side.
  2. Untoward, unfavourable.
adv
  1. Tilted to one side.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

ə-skyo͞oʹ /əˈskju/ /əˈskjuː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-askew.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-askew.wav

Word forms

askew askue ascue askoye a skew more askew most askew Askews Ayscough

Etymology

From a- + skew.

Synonyms

agley akilter antigoglin awry askew cattywampus cockeyed crooked lopsided off-kilter tipsy skewampus skew-whiff squiffy whomperjawed wry

Antonyms

straight true

Related words

skewly skew-whiff

Derived words

askewness
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