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(of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion. / Sideways; obliquely.

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askance

Source Word

askance

IPA(Pronunciation)

not-comparable of a look or glance

(of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion. / Sideways; obliquely.

Japanese Meaning

斜めに、横から / 疑念や不信感を示す視線（怪訝な目で見る様子）

When I suggested we invest in the startup, my father looked askance and warned me about the risks.

私がそのスタートアップへの投資を提案すると、父は不審そうに私を見て、リスクについて警告した。

Sense（1）

(of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.

The beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance.

Sense（2）

Sideways; obliquely.

I glanced askance at this strange creature, and found him watching me with his queer, restless eyes.