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Meaning of askance in English
Pronunciation
/əˈskæns/
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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
Adverb
askance
Etymology
late 15th century: of unknown origin
Definitions
1.
with suspicion or disapproval
Examples
« he looked askance at the offer »
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 »