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askew Synonyms
Another word for askew
Choosing another word for askew depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Not in a straight or level position; turned or crooked to one side.
Usage Example
"His glasses were slightly crooked after he bumped into the glass door."
Strongest
crooked
awry
Strong
lopsided
askance
tilted
slanted
cock-eyed
aslant
off-center
uneven
• adverb (Context 2)
To one side; out of line or in a crooked position.
Usage Example
"The heavy portrait hung awry on the living room wall after the minor tremor."
Strongest
awry
crookedly
Strong
aslant
obliquely
sideways
• 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 amiss."
Strongest
amiss
awry
Strong
wrong
disordered
haywire
• adverb (Context 4)
With disapproval, distrust, or a sidelong glance.
Usage Example
"Several traditional scholars looked askance at the unorthodox research methodology."
Strongest
askance
Strong
suspiciously
skeptically
disapprovingly
Opposites of askew
The opposite of askew shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
straight
level
approvingly
evenly
aligned
even
favorably
orderly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Askew. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/askew