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askant
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective askant has 1 sense
  1. askance, askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong - (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy; "her eyes with their misted askance look"- Elizabeth Bowen; "sidelong glances"
    Antonym: direct (indirect, via indirect)

Definitions from the Web

askant (adjective)
having a sideways or oblique look or direction; awry.

Sample sentences:

  • She gave him an askant glance, unsure of his intentions.
  • The picture frame was placed askant on the mantelpiece.

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