awry

/ɚˈaɪ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. turned or twisted toward one side- G.K.Chesterton
   “a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry”
2. not functioning properly
   “something is amiss”

adverb

1. away from the correct or expected course
   “something has gone awry in our plans”
2. turned or twisted to one side
   “rugs lying askew”

Synonyms for awry

• askew
• cockeyed
• lopsided
• wonky
• skew-whiff
• crooked
• amiss
• haywire
• wrong
• malfunctioning

Words that rhyme with awry

• fly
• dry
• high
• tie
• die
• cry
• apply
• lie
• try
• occupy
• ply
• deny
• qualify
• specify
• supply
• buy
• eye
• fry
• identify
• rectify
• shy
• spy
• butterfly
• certify
• falsify
• fortify
• guy
• i
• imply
• multiply