Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
agley
adverb
/əˈɡleɪ/
Definition
To go wrong; awry.
Examples
- Plans can often go agley if not carefully considered.
- His good intentions went agley when unforeseen circumstances arose.
- The project was set to succeed, but it all went agley.
Meaning
The term ‘agley’ is often used to describe a situation that has not gone as planned, where things have taken an unexpected turn for the worse.
Synonyms
- Awry
- Astray
- Off course
