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AWRY

(adverb, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Awry.

How to pronounce awry:

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Awry - as an adverb

Away from the correct or expected course

Example: "Something has gone awry in our plans"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amiss

Turned or twisted to one side

Example: "Rugs lying askew"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
askewskew-whiff

Awry - as an adjective satellite

Turned or twisted toward one side

Example: "A...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
askewcockeyedlopsidedskew-whiffwonky

Not functioning properly

Example: "Something is amiss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amisshaywirewrong

Awry - as an adjective

Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry.

Example: "The frame was awry."

Wrong or distorted; perverse, amiss.

Example: "There is something awry with this story."

Example Sentences

"The party went awry when the food was burned."
"His well-intentioned gesture went awry and caused more harm than good."
"The company's plans went awry due to a sudden financial crisis."
"The experiment took an awry turn and produced unexpected results."
"The flight went awry when it encountered severe turbulence."
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Word Game Points

Is AWRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, awry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AWRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is AWRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, awry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AWRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is AWRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, awry is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AWRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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