askance

• Adverb, das einen Blick beschreibt, der misstrauisch, missbilligend oder skeptisch ist. Es kann auch bedeuten, dass etwas seitlich oder schief angesehen oder betrachtet wird.

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.

   Misstrauischer oder missbilligender Blick

   • 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.

   Synonymedisapprovingdoubtfuldubiousmistrustfulsuspiciouswary

2. With suspicion or disapprovalC1formal

   In a manner that shows distrust or negative judgment.

   Mit Misstrauen oder Missbilligung

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

   Synonymecynicallydisapprovinglydistrustfullydoubtfullysuspiciouslywarily

   Antonymeapprovinglyfavorablytrustingly

3. Sideways or oblique glanceC2formal

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

   Seitlicher Blick

   • 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.

   Synonymeobliquesidelongsideways

• Adverb, das einen Blick oder eine Haltung des Misstrauens, der Missbilligung oder des Zweifels ausdrückt; oft in Wendungen wie 'jemanden von der Seite ansehen' oder 'schief ansehen' verwendet.

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.

   Mit Misstrauen oder Missbilligung

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

   Synonymecynicallydisapprovinglydistrustfullydoubtfullymistrustfullyskepticallysuspiciouslywarily

   Antonymeapprovinglyfavorablytrustingly

2. With a sideways glanceC1formal

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

   Seitwärts

   • 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.

   Synonymeaslantobliquelysidelongsideways

   Antonymeopenlystraight