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askew Antonyms
Opposite of askew
Because the opposite of askew shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Not in a straight or level position; turned or crooked to one side.
Usage Example
"His glasses were slightly straight after he bumped into the glass door."
Strongest
straight
level
Strong
even
aligned
symmetrical
• adverb (Context 2)
To one side; out of line or in a crooked position.
Usage Example
"The heavy portrait hung straight on the living room wall after the minor tremor."
Strongest
straight
Strong
evenly
squarely
• adjective (Context 3)
Out of the normal or planned course; disordered or amiss.
Usage Example
"With the main server offline, the entire project schedule was suddenly orderly."
Strong
orderly
smooth
• adverb (Context 4)
With disapproval, distrust, or a sidelong glance.
Usage Example
"Several traditional scholars looked approvingly at the unorthodox research methodology."
Strong
approvingly
favorably
Similar words to askew
Words similar to askew shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
askance
crooked
awry
amiss
crookedly
lopsided
aslant
suspiciously
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Askew. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/askew