askance Definition
with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.
Using askance: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "askance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She looked askance at him when he suggested the idea.
Example
The teacher regarded the student's excuse askance.
Example
He viewed the new policy askance, believing it would cause more harm than good.
askance Synonyms and Antonyms
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Origins of askance
from Old French 'aaschanc', meaning 'sideways'
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Summary: askance in Brief
'Askance' [əˈskæns] is an adverb that describes an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval. It is often used in formal contexts to convey a sense of distrust or disapproval, as in 'She looked askance at him when he suggested the idea.' 'Askance' has no idiomatic or phraseological use.
