askance in a sentence
v. t.
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Definition
Askance: adverb meaning with suspicion, distrust, or disapproval.
Crossword clues for askance
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "askance".
- Looking sideways with doubt or suspicion.
- Regarding with a raised eyebrow of disapproval.
- Glancing at someone with skepticism or distrust.
- Viewing someone askew with an air of suspicion.
- Peering sideways, questioning intentions or motives.
Askance sentence examples
- She looked at him askance when he suggested the outrageous plan.
- The neighbors regarded the new couple askance, unsure of their intentions.
- The teacher raised an eyebrow and glanced askance at the student's excuse.
- He was met with askance looks when he entered the meeting unprepared.
- The dog eyed the strange package on the porch askance, hesitant to approach it.
- As she recounted her tale, her friends listened askance, clearly skeptical.
- He spoke of his ambitions, but his colleagues regarded him askance, doubting his sincerity.
- Walking into the restaurant in mismatched clothes, he felt everyone's gaze fixed on him askance.
- She glanced askance at the extravagant gift, wondering if it came with strings attached.
- His proposal was met with askance stares, as no one could believe he was serious.