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    awry
    /əˈrʌɪ/

    adjective

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  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  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.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...

  6. 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.

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

    Definition of 'awry' Word Frequency. Share. ×. Credits. ×. 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]

  8. 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.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishAWRY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    AWRY definition: to not happen in the correct way: . Learn more.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › awryAwry Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Dictionary Meanings. Awry Definition. ə-rī. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adverb. Adjective. Filter. adverb. Away from the correct course; amiss. The last minute changes caused our plans to go awry. American Heritage. With a twist to a side; not straight; askew. Webster's New World.

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › awryawry - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 19, 2024 · awry (comparative more awry, superlative most awry) Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry. Synonym: (mostly UK) wonky