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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

askance

/æskæns/ adverb · British & US
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What does askance mean?

adverb

Looking or glancing sideways; with a sidelong glance. Used to describe a look or a glance that is suspicious or disapproving.

Example

"She looked at him askance, her eyes narrowing slightly as she tried to read his expression."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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