askance

adverb
UK: /əˈskæns/
US: /əˈskæns/

  1. With a sideways glance, often expressing distrust or disapproval.

    1. He looked askance at my messy desk, clearly unimpressed. [ ] [ ]
    2. The proposal to cut funding was viewed askance by the research team, who feared for their jobs. [ ] [ ]

  2. In a way that shows a lack of trust or approval; skeptically.

    1. They looked askance when I suggested skipping the meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many economists view the government's new policies askance, predicting dire consequences. [ ] [ ]

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The word "askance" in English means: With a sideways glance, often expressing distrust or disapproval., In a way that shows a lack of trust or approval; skeptically..

The phonetic transcription of "askance" is /əˈskæns/ in British English and /əˈskæns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "askance": "He looked askance at my messy desk, clearly unimpressed.". More examples on the page.