awry

//əˈraɪ//
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Adverb

awryCanonical form
1

Away from the expected or proper direction; askew or crooked.

The picture frame was hanging awry on the wall.

2

Wrong or not as planned; amiss.

Our plans went awry when it started to rain.

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Adjective

awryCanonical form
1

Turned or twisted to one side; crooked.

His tie was slightly awry after the long meeting.

2

Not going according to plan; wrong.

Our plans went awry when it started to rain.

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