Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Awry.
How to pronounce awry:
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Awry - as an adverb
Away from the correct or expected course
Example: "Something has gone awry in our plans"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amiss7Turned or twisted to one side
Example: "Rugs lying askew"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
askew12skew-whiffAwry - as an adjective satellite
Turned or twisted toward one side
Example: "A...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
askew12cockeyed20lopsided12skew-whiffwonky15Awry - as an adjective
Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry.
Example: "The frame was awry."
Wrong or distorted; perverse, amiss.
Example: "There is something awry with this story."
Example Sentences
"The party went awry when the food was burned."
"His well-intentioned gesture went awry and caused more harm than good."
"The company's plans went awry due to a sudden financial crisis."
"The experiment took an awry turn and produced unexpected results."
"The flight went awry when it encountered severe turbulence."
Word Game Points
Is AWRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, awry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AWRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is AWRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, awry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAWRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is AWRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, awry is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAWRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
