Askew (Adverb)
Meaning
Turned or twisted to one side; "rugs lying askew"; "with his necktie twisted awry".
Examples
- The old, creaky door hung askew on its hinges after years of wear and tear.
- With her hair tied back tightly, her hat sat askew on her head.
- After the earthquake, many buildings stood askew, their foundations shifted.
- The vase had fallen over and was lying askew on the table, fortunately unbroken.
- The way he wore his shirt, buttoned askew and hanging out of his pants, gave him a comically disheveled look.