26984 words

awry

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
not in the intended way:

Examples:

Anything that goes awry (= goes wrong) in the office is blamed on Pete.
The strike has sent the plans for investment seriously awry.
2
in the wrong position:

Examples:

She rushed in, her face red and sweaty and her hat awry.
3
not in the intended manner, or out of position, or wrong:

Examples:

There are too many people involved, and something is bound to go awry.

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