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Meaning of word awry from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
awry adjective
Meaning : Turned or twisted toward one side.
Example :
A...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry.
His wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff.
Synonyms : askew, cockeyed, lopsided, skew-whiff, wonky
awry adverb
Meaning : Away from the correct or expected course.
Example :
Something has gone awry in our plans.
Something went badly amiss in the preparations.
Synonyms : amiss
Meaning : Turned or twisted to one side.
Example :
Rugs lying askew.
With his necktie twisted awry.
Synonyms : askew, skew-whiff
