Askew Synonyms

ə-skyo͝o
Not straight
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. aslant
  2. to one side
  3. nonsymmetric
  4. anamorphous
  5. unsymmetric
Turned or twisted toward one side; - G.K.Chesterton
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. awry
  2. cockeyed
  3. lopsided
  4. ajar
  5. amiss
  6. aslant
  7. asquint
  8. wonky
  9. atilt
  10. bent
  11. crooked
  12. distorted
  13. knotted
  14. twisted
  15. wry
  16. zigzag
  17. skew-whiff
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Turned or twisted to one side
(Adverb)
Synonyms:
  1. awry
  2. skew-whiff

Words Related to Askew

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. oblique
  2. Grimwade
  3. davison
  4. pyke
  5. doidge
  6. collinson

Askew Sentence Examples

  • By creating a bun that's slightly askew, the look is instantly more playful.

  • Also superimposed very strongly over my body is a feeling of being a rag doll thrown down all askew.

  • For a new take on an old classic, try pulling the bun slightly askew, which will look polished and classic, but slightly unexpected.

  • Some weigh - bridges are arranged in a manner similar to that of the platform machines already described, but having the long body lever turned askew, so that the end of it projects considerably beyond the side of the weighbridge casing, and the pillar and steelyard which receive its pull are clear of the wagon on the platform.

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