awry

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of awry with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

awry

(adjective)

awry

(adjective)

Meaning

away from the expected or proper direction

Example

"The plan went awry when unforeseen challenges arose."

Synonyms

askewcrookedamiss

More about this word

Word origin: From Middle English 'awrye', meaning oblique or crooked.