Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
awry
adverb & adjective
/əˈraɪ/
Definition
Something that is not in the correct position or turned away from the expected course.
Examples
- After the rain, the branches of the tree hung awry.
- Her plans for the day went awry when the car broke down.
- He noticed that his tie was awry in the reflection of the window.
Meaning
Awry refers to a situation or object that is out of place, incorrect, or not functioning as intended.
Synonyms
- askew
- crooked
- off-course
- amiss
- wrong
