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    a·wry
    /əˈrī/

    adjective

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › awryAwry Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of AWRY is off the correct or expected course : amiss. How to use awry in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAWRY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    not in the intended manner, or out of position, or wrong: There are too many people involved, and something is bound to go awry. (Definition of awry from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of awry. awry.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAWRY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    not in the intended manner, or out of position, or wrong: There are too many people involved, and something is bound to go awry. (Definition of awry from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of awry. awry.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › awryAwry - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    When something goes wrong with a decent plan, you say it has gone awry. Losing your backpack is a mistake, but when you realize it contained your ticket and your passport, your vacation plans really go awry.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › awryAwry - definition of awry by The Free Dictionary

    Define awry. awry synonyms, awry pronunciation, awry translation, English dictionary definition of awry. adv. 1. Away from the correct course; amiss: The last minute changes caused our plans to go awry. 2. In a position that is turned or twisted toward one...

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › awryAWRY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Awry definition: with a turn or twist to one side; askew. See examples of AWRY used in a sentence.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAWRY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'awry' awry. (əraɪ ) 1. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] If something goes awry, it does not happen in the way it was planned. She was in a fury over a plan that had gone awry. 2. graded adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] If something is awry, it is not in its normal or proper position. [written] His dark hair was all awry.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishawry adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of awry adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordAWRY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    1. If something goes awry, it does not happen in the way it was planned. [...] 2. If something is awry, it is not in its normal or proper position. [written] [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'awry' British English: əraɪ American English: əraɪ. More. Synonyms of 'awry' • askew, to one side, off course [...] • askew, twisted, crooked [...]

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › awryawry | meaning of awry in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    awry meaning, definition, what is awry: not in the correct position: Learn more.