ASKANCE

/əˈskæns/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. adjective (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy. — synonyms: askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong
  2. adverb with suspicion or disapproval.
  3. adverb with a side or oblique glance.

Examples

  • “The beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance.”

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