awry

adverb
UK: /əˈraɪ/
US: /əˈraɪ/

  1. Not happening in the way that was planned.

    1. The best laid plans often go awry. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite meticulous planning, the conference went awry due to unforeseen circumstances, leaving organizers scrambling. [ ] [ ]

  2. Away from the correct course; amiss.

    1. The door was slightly awry. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the argument, their relationship went slightly awry and they struggled to communicate effectively. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

astray wrong amiss askew crooked
awry adjective

  1. Away from the correct course; amiss.

    1. The picture hung awry on the wall. [ ] [ ]
    2. His tie was awry, a subtle sign of the chaotic morning he'd endured before the important meeting. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "awry" in English means: Not happening in the way that was planned., Away from the correct course; amiss..

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

Synonyms for "awry": astray, wrong, amiss, askew, crooked.

Example usage of "awry": "The best laid plans often go awry.". More examples on the page.