askance

/ˈæskæns/; /ˈæskəns/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a way that shows you do not trust or believe someone

“She watched him askance, sensing that he was hiding something.”

2. noun

a sideways glance

“She gave him an askance look, implying that she didn’t believe him.”

Synonyms

  • sideways
  • suspiciously

Antonyms

  • affectionately
  • trustingly