Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Askance.
How to pronounce askance:
US
Askance - as an adverb
With suspicion or disapproval
Example: "He looked askance at the offer"
With a side or oblique glance
Example: "Did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes"
Askance - as an adjective satellite
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Example: "Her eyes with their misted askance look"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
askant10asquint16sidelong10squint15squint-eyedsquinty19Askance - as a verb
To look at (someone or something) with a sideways glance.
To turn (one's eye or gaze) to the side.
Askance - as an adjective
Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.
Example Sentences
"He looked askance at the suspicious package."
"The teacher gave him an askance glance when he arrived late."
"I could see the askance expressions on their faces as I entered the room."
"She received askance looks from her coworkers after the promotion."
"The neighbors regarded their new fence with askance eyes."
Word Game Points
Is ASKANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, askance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASKANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is ASKANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, askance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASKANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ASKANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, askance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASKANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
