awry uh-RYE adjective adverb WS #5

turned or twisted toward one side; not in the correct position; amiss

1. She noticed the painting hanging awry on the wall.
2. The tablecloth was awry after the children bumped the table.
3. His awry smile suggested he wasn't being completely truthful.
4. The cake came out looking awry despite following the recipe.
5. His tie was slightly awry.

away from the correct or expected course; in a twisted position

1. Everything seemed to go awry during the presentation.
2. The experiment went awry, causing a small explosion in the lab.
3. When the weather turned, the festival arrangements went awry.
4. Their plans went awry.
5. The negotiations went awry when new demands were introduced.