askew

Definition of askew

Adverbs

turned or twisted to one side
"rugs lying askew"
Synonyms:
awry, skew-whiff

Adjectives

turned or twisted toward one side
Synonyms:
awry, cockeyed, lopsided, skew-whiff, wonky
crooked
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

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