askew

adjective

ə-ˈskyü How to pronounce askew (audio)
Definition of askewnext
as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side his hat was askew because of the wind

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for askew
  1. uneven
  2. crooked
  3. oblique
Adjective
  • But the junior point guard has had an uneven transition.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Since this type of coating has an uneven texture, the bath mat may wear out faster than other options.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • And though a second, thick stucco layer with bits of cork was an insulation novelty imported from Italy, its properties meant that the walls could remain authentically crooked.
    Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • What he’s actually done is fake his death to create a template for a new life by stealing $90 million from a client of his crooked law firm.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of crooked
Adjective
  • Shake Milton, playing because guard Gabe Vincent missed Tuesday’s game because of an oblique injury, hit a pair of threes in 10 minutes, but the Lakers’ second unit without Russell was badly outscored 32-12.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Out in Aspen Sporting full glam, including a smokey eye and a nude lip, Gorga smiled as she got rid of her garbage while wearing a blue and ecru Dior oblique quilted technical taffeta reversible cropped puffer jacket and dark-colored mini biker shorts.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of oblique
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