awry
Americanadverb
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with a turn or twist to one side; askew.
to glance or look awry.
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away from the expected or proper direction; amiss; wrong.
Our plans went awry.
adverb
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with a slant or twist to one side; askew
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away from the appropriate or right course; amiss
Etymology
Origin of awry
First recorded in 1325–75, awry is from Middle English on wry. See a- 1, wry
Example Sentences
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“There are a lot of things that can go awry, and the landscape for higher education is uncertain now,” he said.
“I want you to know that you will not be in danger at any moment, Nell. If anything goes awry, we will all be there for you. Do not panic.”
From Literature
Female friendships fascinate Tessa Thompson—especially the ones that go awry.
It is, however, at least equally possible that it all goes awry.
But even some seemingly lopsided matchups have gone awry for the Lakers.
From Los Angeles Times
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