ASKANCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ASKANCE?

Need another word that means the same as “askance”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “askance” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Askance” are: suspiciously, sceptically, cynically, mistrustfully, distrustfully, doubtfully, dubiously, askant, asquint, sidelong, squint, squint-eyed, squinty

Askance as an Adjective

Definitions of "Askance" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “askance” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy- Elizabeth Bowen.
• (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy.

Synonyms of "Askance" as an adjective (6 Words)

askant	(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy.
asquint	Glancing to one side or from the corner of the eyes. I don t understand Bridget told her with an asquint look.
sidelong	Situated at or extending to the side. Steve gave her a sidelong glance.
squint	Not straight or level. The squint bottom edge of the puzzle.
squint-eyed	Directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy- Elizabeth Bowen.
squinty	Directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy- Elizabeth Bowen. Squinty eyed.

Usage Examples of "Askance" as an adjective

• Her eyes with their misted askance look.

Askance as an Adverb

Definitions of "Askance" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “askance” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• With a side or oblique glance.
• With an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.
• With suspicion or disapproval.

Synonyms of "Askance" as an adverb (7 Words)

cynically	In a way that expresses doubt as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile. He was accused of cynically exploiting a terrible tragedy.
distrustfully	With distrust. She looked at him distrustfully.
doubtfully	In a doubtful manner. Gerald shook his head doubtfully.
dubiously	In a doubtful manner. He dubiously claimed that he was a self made man.
mistrustfully	With distrust.
sceptically	With scepticism; in a sceptical manner. He looked at her sceptically.
suspiciously	With suspicion. The group was suspiciously quiet about their activities.

Usage Examples of "Askance" as an adverb

• The reformers looked askance at the mystical tradition.
• A waiter looked askance at his jeans.

Associations of "Askance" (30 Words)

askew	Not in a straight or level position. The judging was a bit askew.
debatable	Open to discussion or argument. It is debatable whether the country is coming out of recession.
doubt	Consider unlikely or have doubts about. I doubt not any ones contradicting this Journal.
doubtful	Fraught with uncertainty or doubt. The candidate s doubtful past.
downside	A negative aspect of something that is generally positive. There is a downside even to motherhood.
dubious	Not convinced. I was rather dubious about the whole idea.
eye	The region of the face surrounding the eyes. Margot saw the women eyeing up her boyfriend.
fixate	Attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way. He became fixated on the idea of a Third World War.
gaze	A long fixed look. He fixed his paternal gaze on me.
glance	Throw a glance at take a brief look at. I glanced through your personnel file last night.
glimpse	Catch a glimpse of or see briefly. He glimpsed a figure standing in the shade.
incredulous	(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something. An incredulous gasp.
leery	Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide. A city leery of gang violence.
look	An expression of a feeling or thought by looking. People were looking at him.
peek	Look quickly or furtively. Faces peeked from behind twitched curtains.
question	An instance of questioning. We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion.
questionable	Able to be refuted. Questionable motives.
questioning	Showing an interest in learning new things. This situation should prompt questioning.
shady	Giving shade from sunlight. He was involved in his grandmother s shady deals.
sidelong	Inclining or directed to one side – Bram Stoker. Steve gave her a sidelong glance.
sideways	From the side; obliquely. After the reshuffle there were sideways moves for ministers.
skeptical	Denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion. A skeptical listener.
squint	The act of squinting looking with the eyes partly closed. The squint bottom edge of the puzzle.
stare	A fixed look with eyes open wide. She tried hard not to stare.
staring	Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers. Stark staring mad.
suspect	Doubt the genuineness or truth of. The police have arrested a suspect.
suspicious	Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide. Police were called when staff became suspicious.
suspiciously	With suspicion. Women have been eyed suspiciously by the Party.
visual	Relating to or using sight. A visual presentation.
watch	The officers and crew on duty during a watch. There aren t enough staff to watch him properly.