askance

• ظرف يُستخدم لوصف النظر إلى شخص أو شيء بارتياب أو استنكار أو عدم ثقة، أو النظر من طرف العين بميل. يشمل النظر الجانبي المائل والنظرة المشوبة بالشك أو الرفض.

An adverb used to describe looking at someone or something with suspicion, disapproval, or distrust.

1. Suspicious or disapproving lookC1formal

   A glance directed to one side, often expressing doubt, suspicion, or disapproval.

   نظرة ارتياب أو استنكار

   • She looked askance at his sudden offer of help.
   • The teacher viewed the student's excuse askance.
   • He glanced askance at the stranger who approached him.

   المرادفاتdisapprovingdoubtfuldubiousmistrustfulsuspiciouswary

2. With suspicion or disapprovalC1formal

   In a manner that shows distrust or negative judgment.

   بارتياب أو استنكار

   • The proposal was regarded askance by the committee.
   • They looked askance at the new policy changes.
   • His colleagues viewed his unconventional methods askance.

   المرادفاتcynicallydisapprovinglydistrustfullydoubtfullysuspiciouslywarily

   الأضدادapprovinglyfavorablytrustingly

3. Sideways or oblique glanceC2formal

   A look directed to the side, often implying wariness or curiosity.

   نظرة جانبية

   • He cast an askance glance at the clock, hoping the meeting would end soon.
   • She peered askance at the unusual painting.
   • The cat watched the mouse askance from the corner of the room.

   المرادفاتobliquesidelongsideways

• ظرف يعني النظر بتشكك أو استنكار أو ازدراء، ويُستعمل غالبًا مع أفعال النظر للدلالة على نظرة جانبية أو مائلة تعبّر عن الشك أو عدم الثقة أو الاحتقار.

An adverb meaning 'with a look of suspicion or disapproval.' It is typically used with verbs like 'look' or 'glance' to describe a sideways or oblique look expressing distrust, skepticism, or scorn.

1. With suspicion or disapprovalC1formal

   Looking at someone or something in a way that shows doubt, distrust, or disapproval.

   بارتياب أو استنكار

   • The manager looked askance at the employee's unusual request.
   • She viewed his sudden generosity askance.
   • The proposal was regarded askance by the committee.

   المرادفاتcynicallydisapprovinglydistrustfullydoubtfullymistrustfullyskepticallysuspiciouslywarily

   الأضدادapprovinglyfavorablytrustingly

2. With a sideways glanceC1formal

   Looking at something from the corner of one's eye, often to show suspicion or curiosity.

   نظرة من طرف العين

   • He glanced askance at the stranger who entered the room.
   • She peered askance at the unusual painting.
   • The cat watched the new toy askance before approaching.

   المرادفاتaslantobliquelysidelongsideways

   الأضدادopenlystraight