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awry

[ uh-rahy ]

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adverb

with a turn or twist to one side; askew:
to glance or look awry.
away from the expected or proper direction; amiss; wrong:
Our plans went awry.

awry

/ əˈ��ɪ /

adverb

with a slant or twist to one side; askew
away from the appropriate or right course; amiss

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Word History and Origins

Origin of awry¹

First recorded in 1325–75, awry is from Middle English on wry. See a- ¹, wry

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Word History and Origins

Origin of awry¹

C14 on wry; see a- ², wry

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Even so, the best laid plans of even the most cautious politicians can go awry.

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After a deal goes awry, Joel and Tess meet Ellie, a teenager being held captive by a rebel militia group called the Fireflies.

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On March 18, a San Fernando Valley jury convicted Timothy Kirkpatrick of killing Herman, 80, during what police and prosecutors believe was a home burglary gone awry.

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When he does go on a date with Bennett’s Jessie, things naturally go awry.

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The road to a driverless future has also gone awry for rival services.

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