askance in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

Sample Sentences

1. She looked at him askance when he suggested the outrageous plan.
2. The neighbors regarded the new couple askance, unsure of their intentions.
3. The teacher raised an eyebrow and glanced askance at the student's excuse.
4. He was met with askance looks when he entered the meeting unprepared.
5. The dog eyed the strange package on the porch askance, hesitant to approach it.
6. As she recounted her tale, her friends listened askance, clearly skeptical.
7. He spoke of his ambitions, but his colleagues regarded him askance, doubting his sincerity.
8. Walking into the restaurant in mismatched clothes, he felt everyone's gaze fixed on him askance.
9. She glanced askance at the extravagant gift, wondering if it came with strings attached.
10. His proposal was met with askance stares, as no one could believe he was serious.