ASKANCE

askance

Adjective

  1. Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.

Adverb

  1. With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
    The beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance.
  2. Sideways; obliquely.


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