askant

C2+ Topic:Describing Qualities

US /əˈskænt/ UK /əˈskænt/ See IPA manual

Freq #244069

Meanings

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adj
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

The reviewer looked askant at the unsupported claim.

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Synonyms

1 adj · (used especially of... askance

Etymology

Alteration of askance, apparently after aslant.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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