Askance


The meaning of the word Askance is: with doubt or suspicion


Examples:

The wealthy man looked askance as the gang members approached him.

published by Kaylene on 2021-04-28 13:29:06


Even though the church members were supposed to be welcoming, they still viewed the stranger askance.

published by Carolina on 2021-07-07 16:33:38


Employers tend to look askance at people who change jobs often.

published by Ron on 2021-10-18 04:40:53


As the police officer listened to the woman’s crazy story, he could not help but look askance at her.

published by Phylicia on 2021-08-08 05:57:38


The boy who snuck into the girls’ dormitory was viewed askance.

published by Terence on 2021-12-18 19:49:50


While the majority of the town is excited about the building of the new mall, there are still those who look askance at the project.

published by Marx on 2021-08-27 13:52:00


The insurance agent looked askance at the poor man’s million-dollar claim.

published by Tova on 2021-10-08 01:55:10


When Frank’s rival offered him candy, he could only look askance at him.

published by Mona on 2021-02-10 09:01:51


Carol looked askance at the unfamiliar man walking around her house.

published by Gus on 2021-03-10 04:55:31


Since my daughter is known to be sneaky, she should have not been surprised when I viewed her perfect report card askance.

published by Jolynn on 2021-02-07 00:49:05


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