askant meaning

UK US /əˈskæns/ 2 syllables

askant (adjective): (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy.

Definition of askant

  1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
    • her eyes with their misted askance look
    • sidelong glances

    Synonyms: askance, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong

    Similar: indirect

How to pronounce askant

askant is pronounced /əˈskæns/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in NT · 6-letter words

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