askew

adjective
UK: /əˈskjuː/
US: /əˈskjuː/

  1. Not in a straight or level position.

    1. Her hat was slightly askew after the gust of wind. [ ] [ ]
    2. The picture frame hung askew on the wall, a testament to my poor DIY skills. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

awry uneven lopsided crooked
askew adverb

  1. To one side; out of line.

    1. The painting was hanging askew. [ ] [ ]
    2. His tie was slightly askew after the long meeting, but he didn't notice. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "askew": awry, uneven, lopsided, crooked.

Example usage of "askew": "Her hat was slightly askew after the gust of wind.". More examples on the page.