Awry (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Away from the correct or expected course; "something has gone awry in our plans"; "something went badly amiss in the preparations".
Examples
- The concert went awry when the lead singer suddenly fell ill during the performance.
- The project management went awry when several key members resigned unexpectedly.
- Her career went awry after she received negative reviews for her latest film.
- The flight plan went awry due to a sudden change in weather conditions.
- The experiment went awry when one of the team members accidentally contaminated the samples.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Turned or twisted to one side; "rugs lying askew"; "with his necktie twisted awry".
Examples
- The broken zipper had pulled her dress awry.
- Her hat was sitting awry on her head.
- With his collar awry, he looked like he had just rolled out of bed.
- The injured dancer's ankle was twisted awry.
- His misaligned wheels caused the whole cart to sit awry.