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askew

/əˈskjuː/
adverb
  1. Not in a straight or level position; tilted or crooked.
    • The picture on the wall hung askew after the earthquake.
    • She placed her hat askew on her head for a playful look.
    • The stack of books sat askew on the shelf, ready to topple.
adjective
  1. Not straight or level; crooked or off-center.
    • Her glasses were askew, making her look slightly confused.
    • His tie was askew after the long meeting.
    • The old fence posts were all askew from years of weather.
Synonyms
tiltedcrookedlopsided
Antonyms
levelstraight
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