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With an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.
ex: "the reformers looked askance at the mystical tradition"
synonyms:
suspiciously, skeptically, cynically, mistrustfully, distrustfully,doubtfully, dubiously
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoAskance means "with disapproval and scepticism" or "sideways".
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What is it what part of speech is askance?
"Askance" is an adverb that means with suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval. It is usually used to describe a glance or look.
How do you put askance in a sentence?
Askance is a word that means to look out of the corner of your eye. This word is really cool because it looks so educated, but that's all it means! To check out somebody else without seeming to."Jane looked askance at John to see if he were watching her."Askance is an adverb: which means to look at someone with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval - more at - www.wordstowisdom.comHis mother came in the room and looked askance at us; Or maybe the askant look was really directed at his new girlfriend, perhaps indicating a gesture of disapproval. - more at - www.wordstowisdom.comI gave him an askant look and demanded an explanation for his actions. - more at - www.wordstowisdom.com
What is a sentence using the word askance?
(To look askance is to do so with suspicion or disapproval.)"His mother would pause and look askance at the group, caught up in their games with such seriousness and concern."
What rhymes with lance?
Glance, dance, ants, chance, pants, rants, trance, stance, enhance, romance, prance, grants, askance,
Is it okay to write 'spelled' instead of 'spelled'?
It's okay, but many people will look askance upon it, so it's better to avoid it and use the more familiar spelled.
What is seven letter word containing these letters scnaeak that starts with s and ends in e?
The letters spell the 7 letter word askance. They do not spell a 7 letter word starting with s and ending with e.
What are some synonyms of the word 'squint'?
The synonyms for squint include looking askance, looking cross-eyed and peek. It is typically used to mean when someone narrows their eyes at something to see it better, or has a medical affliction that affects their eyes.
What 5 letter words start with k and end with e?
kai·nitenoun Definition: mineral used as fertilizer: a variously colored mixed sulfate and chloride mineral containing potassium and magnesium. Use: source of potassium, fertilizer.
Is it possible to get an online doctorate degree if you live in a different state than the actual program?
Yes, it is possible to get an online doctorate degree no matter what state you live in. The benefit of online programs is that you can complete them no matter where you are. Unfortunately if the degree is not from a state university that also has an online program, many employers will look askance at the degree.
What rhymes with entranced?
advance askance chance dance enhanceentrance expanse finance France glance intermittencelance manse mischance perchance prancerecalcitrance romance sentence stance tranceAdvanceAskanceEnhanceExpanseFinanceMischancePerchanceRomance
What are some seven letter words with 1st letter A and 2nd letter S and 6th letter C?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 4 words with the pattern AS---C-. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter A and 2nd letter S and 6th letter C. In alphabetical order, they are: asconce asinico askance astrict
What are some seven letter words with 2nd letter S and 4th letter A and 5th letter N?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 5 words with the pattern -S-AN--. That is, seven letter words with 2nd letter S and 4th letter A and 5th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are: askance askants espanol islands istanas
