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awry

Pronunciation: /əˈrʌɪ/
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Definition of awry

adverb & adjective

  • away from the usual or expected course; amiss: [as adverb]:many youthful romances go awry [as predic. adjective]:I got the impression that something was awry
  • out of the normal or correct position; askew: [as predic. adjective]:he was hatless, his silver hair awry

Origin:

late Middle English: from a-2 'on' + wry

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