Synonyms for

Awry

Verb / ɜ:ˈaɪ / Another word for awry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Away from the expected or proper direction; amiss.

Synonyms & similar words

wrong skewwhiff amiss wonky cockeyed askew lopsided haywire wrong off askew crooked amiss deviant distorted errant flawed improper inaccurate irregular misguided mistaken straying twisted untrue aberrant turned derailed

Example sentences

  1. My hat was on awry after the windy walk.
  2. The teacher's plan for the day went awry when the school lost power.
  3. The picture on the wall was hanging awry.
  4. The book was printed with awry pages.
  5. The recipe went awry when I added too much salt.

Quotes

  • The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men / Gang aft agley, / An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain, / For promised joy. - Robert Burns
  • When life goes awry, it is reassuring to know that these three things remain the same: God, parents, and baseball. - Lou Gehrig
  • There is something in the misfortune of our best friends which does not altogether displease us. - Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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