Synonyms for Awry
Definition of awry
adverb
- away from the correct or expected course; "something has gone awry in our plans"; "something went badly amiss in the preparations"
- turned or twisted to one side; "rugs lying askew"; "with his necktie twisted awry"
adjective
- turned or twisted toward one side; "a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry"- G.K.Chesterton; "his wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "awry"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like amiss, askew, cockeyed can replace "awry" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "awry" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Awry" in song lyrics
See how awry is used in real songs:
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"You can try to deny, ya world's not awry"
Lost Secret — Les Mysteres -
"Things have gotten out of hand and gone extremely awry"
S. Members — Sunburn -
"to start a dialogue on just what went awry"
Random & K-Murdock f/ MC Lars — Nerdcore Died?