adj
awry
uh-REYE
adj
1
Turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.
"His tie was awry after the long flight."
adv
1
Wrongly; off course; not as planned.
"Their plans went awry when the flight was cancelled."
How to Use Awry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCrooked, or (more often) not going according to plan.
Common pairings
go awry
plans went awry
Word Forms
more awry comparative, more awry comparative, most awry superlative, most awry superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English awry — a- + wry.