The meaning of AWRY is off the correct or expected course : amiss. How to use awry in a sentence.

Anything that goes awry (= goes wrong) in the office is blamed on Pete. The strike has sent the plans for investment seriously awry. She rushed in, her face red and sweaty and her hat awry. …

Define awry. awry synonyms, awry pronunciation, awry translation, English dictionary definition of awry. adv. 1. Away from the correct course; amiss: The last minute changes caused our plans …

AWRY definition: with a turn or twist to one side; askew. See examples of awry used in a sentence.

Definition of awry adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · awry (comparative more awry, superlative most awry) Obliquely, crookedly; askew. Perversely, improperly.

When something goes wrong with a decent plan, you say it has gone awry. Losing your backpack is a mistake, but when you realize it contained your ticket and your passport, your vacation …