Awry synonyms and antonyms

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snafu
In a state of confusion or chaos.
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astray
Not in the right way or on the proper course
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to one side
Askew
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wrong
Contrary to conscience, morality, or law:
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afield
Not in the right way or on the proper course
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amiss
Not in the right way or on the proper course
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haywire
The definition of haywire is something that has gone wrong or that is not working correctly.
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pear-shaped (related)
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crooked (related)
Not straight; bent; curved; askew
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oblique (related)
(Anatomy) Situated in a slanting position; not transverse or longitudinal:
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agee
Wrong
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askant
(Dated) Aslant, or sloping.
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askew
(Figuratively) Untoward, unfavourable.
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distorted
Wrong
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improper
Contrary to good taste or decency; indecorous
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off-center
Not in the exact center
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perverse
Willfully opposing or resisting what is right, expected, or reasonable:
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wry
Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).
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ok (antonym)
Barely satisfactory; mediocre:
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on-course (antonym)
off course; amiss
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sour
Distasteful or unpleasant
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surprise (related)
Unexpected.
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thrive (related)
Not in accordance with what is usual or expected
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cockeyed
(US, informal) Absurd, silly, or stupid; usually used in reference to ideas rather than people.
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lopsided
Heavier, larger, or higher on one side than on the other.
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wonky
Mentally unbalanced; crazy.
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skew-whiff
Alternative spelling of skew-whiff.
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belly-up (related)
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asquint
With a sidelong glance.
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faulty
Having a fault or faults; defective, blemished, imperfect, or erroneous
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slanting
Wrong
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uneven
Unequal, as in length or thickness
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aslant
Slanting
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Awry Sentence Examples

  • Sadly, even the best laid plans sometimes go awry.

  • It's time to take back control of your life when it's gone awry.

  • My mind was too awry to applaud or condemn his action.

  • This, however, is the point where much of biblical literary scholarship has often gone awry.

  • Something had gone awry, or so the twins found out a day or two later, although Vinnie swore everything went according to plan and they hadn't done anything wrong.

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