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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 »

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