Synonyms for askant

Most common

sideways · awry · askew · askance

All synonyms

Adjective

Example sentences

• sideways Slippery slugs slithered sideways down the slope.
• awry The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.
• askew The picture is askew. Could you straighten it again?
• askance Mary whispered something in Tom's ear, and now he's looking at me askance.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

awry²

5 letters

askew²

6 letters

squint¹

7 letters

askance², squinty, asquint

8 letters

sideways², sidelong

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (awry² = 2 syllables).