Awry ( adverb , adjective )

(As an adverb)

Awry ( adverb )

1. Out of the proper or expected course; askew; amiss.
2. Not in a straight line or position; turned or twisted to one side.

Origin:

Middle english ary, arie, from old english āwyr "askew", from ā "on" + wer "crooked". .

Examples:

1. He tried to fix the picture on the wall, but it kept hanging awry.
2. The plans for the new building were going awry, so the contractor had to come up with a new strategy.
3. The ship was listing awry in the storm.
4. His nose was awry from the broken nose he got in the match.
5. The whole project went awry when the funding was cut.

(As an adjective)

Awry ( adjective )

1. Out of the proper or expected course; askew; amiss.
2. Not in a straight line or position; turned or twisted to one side.

Origin:

Middle english ary, arie, from old english āwyr "askew", from ā "on" + wer "crooked". .

Examples:

1. He tried to fix the picture on the wall, but it kept hanging awry.
2. The plans for the new building were going awry, so the contractor had to come up with a new strategy.
3. The ship was listing awry in the storm.
4. His nose was awry from the broken nose he got in the match.
5. The whole project went awry when the funding was cut.