Meaning & use
askew
Not in a straight, level, or symmetrical position; at an angle.
See it in a sentence
The picture frame hung askew after the earthquake shook the whole apartment.
His hat sat askew on his head as he rushed out the door.
A note on using this word
Askew usually follows the noun and verb it modifies, as in 'the sign hung askew', and can also function as an adjective.
Words with a similar meaning
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