Meaning of askance in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈskæns/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   askance

   Definitions

   1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

   Examples

   • « her eyes with their misted askance look- Elizabeth Bowen »
   • « sidelong glances »

   Synonyms

   • indirect

2. Adverb

   askance

   Etymology

   late 15th century: of unknown origin

   Definitions

   1. with suspicion or disapproval

   Examples

   • « he looked askance at the offer »
3. 2. with a side or oblique glance

   Examples

   • « did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes »