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awry

adverb
/əˈraɪ/

Meaning

away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss

Example Sentences

The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.

Example Expressions

go awry

Synonyms

askew, wrong, amiss, astray, crooked

Antonyms

straight, orderly, aligned

Collocations

go awry, things awry, plans awry

Related Vocabularies

to some extent; instead; preferably
In or to any place.
in some way, but not exactly known or specified
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
towards the north; in a northerly direction
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

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