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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

awry

/ɔːraɪ/ adverb · British & US
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What does awry mean?

adverb

At an angle or in a way that is not straight; not in a normal or expected position. Used to describe something that is crooked or irregular.

Example

"The painter carefully adjusted the canvas to hang straight, but the nail was already slightly awry."

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