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awry

UK
/əˈraɪ/
US
/əˈraɪ/

Translations

awryadjective
more awry
Comp.
most awry
Super.
UK
/əˈraɪ/
US
/əˈraɪ/
de travers
The picture on the wall was hanging awry after the earthquake.
Le tableau au mur était accroché de travers après le tremblement de terre.
Additional translations
de biais
Synonyms
awry
askew
crooked
off
out of place
amiss
Antonyms
right
correct
straight
awryadverb
UK
/əˈraɪ/
US
/əˈraɪ/
de travers
The picture hung awry on the wall after the earthquake.
Le tableau était suspendu de travers au mur après le tremblement de terre.
Additional translations
malDans le sens « aller de travers, mal tourner ».
Synonyms
off-kilter
off
awry
amiss
askew
Antonyms
straight
correctly
right

Definitions

awryadjective
Not in the intended position or direction; askew.
The picture on the wall was hanging awry after the earthquake.
Away from the expected or proper course; amiss.
The project went awry due to unforeseen circumstances.
awryadverb
In a turned or twisted position or direction; askew.
The picture hung awry on the wall after the earthquake.
Away from the expected or proper direction; amiss.
The plan went awry when the main speaker failed to show up.
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