Awry — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb or adjective adjective adverb /ə-ˈrī/

Meaning & Definition of Awry

Awry (adverb or adjective)

  1. off the correct or expected course, amiss
  2. in a turned or twisted position or direction, askew

Awry (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. inclined or twisted to one side

    "the shutters that still remained on the run-down old house were all awry"

    similar: askew, aslant, atilt, cock-a-hoop, cockeyed, crazy, crooked, listing, lopsided, oblique, off-kilter, pitched, skewed, slanted, slanting, slantwise, tilted, tipping, uneven, out of plumb
    related: asymmetrical, unbalanced, unsymmetrical, contorted, disordered, distorted, irregular
    opposite: even, level, straight
    near: ordered, orderly, regular, uniform, balanced, symmetrical

Awry (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. off the desired or intended path or course

    "their plans for an outdoor wedding went awry when they got a freak hailstorm the night before"

    similar: afield, amiss, astray, wrong
    related: badly, faultily, improperly, inappropriately, incorrectly, mistakenly, wrongly, inadequately, insufficiently, unpromisingly
    opposite: aright, right, well
    near: perfectly, auspiciously, favorably, promisingly, correctly, properly, rightly, appropriately, fittingly, suitably

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Awry

The most common words with a similar meaning to Awry:

askew, aslant, atilt, cock-a-hoop, cockeyed, crazy, crooked, listing, lopsided, oblique, off-kilter, pitched, skewed, slanted, slanting, slantwise, tilted, tipping, uneven, out of plumb, afield, amiss, astray, wrong

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Awry

Words with the opposite meaning of Awry:

even, level, straight, aright, right, well

Related Words for Awry

asymmetrical, unbalanced, unsymmetrical, contorted, disordered, distorted, irregular, badly, faultily, improperly, inappropriately, incorrectly, mistakenly, wrongly, inadequately, insufficiently, unpromisingly

Near Antonyms of Awry

ordered, orderly, regular, uniform, balanced, symmetrical, perfectly, auspiciously, favorably, promisingly, correctly, properly, rightly, appropriately, fittingly, suitably

Origin & Etymology of Awry

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Awry

Frequently Asked Questions about Awry

What does "Awry" mean?

"Awry" means off the correct or expected course, amiss. As an an adverb or adjective, an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: off the correct or expected course, amiss. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Awry"?

Other words for "Awry" include askew, aslant, atilt, cock-a-hoop, cockeyed, crazy, crooked and listing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Awry" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Awry"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Awry". Common alternatives include askew, aslant, atilt, cock-a-hoop, cockeyed, crazy, crooked, listing, lopsided and oblique.

What is the opposite of "Awry"?

Antonyms of "Awry" include even, level, straight, aright, right and well. Near antonyms include ordered, orderly, regular and uniform.

How do you use "Awry" in a sentence?

Examples of "Awry" in a sentence: "the shutters that still remained on the run-down old house were all awry"; "their plans for an outdoor wedding went awry when they got a freak hailstorm the night before".

Is "Awry" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Awry" can be used as an adverb or adjective, an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

Is "Awry" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Awry" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Awry"?

"Awry" is pronounced /ə-ˈrī/.