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awry

/ɚˈaɪ/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    turned or twisted toward one side;, G.K.Chesterton

    a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry

  2. adverb

    away from the correct or expected course

    something has gone awry in our plans

  3. adjective

    not functioning properly

    something is amiss

  4. adverb

    turned or twisted to one side

    rugs lying askew

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