askance

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

ruНаречие, используемое для описания взгляда на кого-либо или что-либо с подозрением, неодобрением или недоверием.esPalabra utilizada para describir la acción de mirar a alguien o algo con sospecha, desaprobación o desconfianza, a menudo de forma lateral u oblicua.frAdverbe utilisé pour décrire un regard dirigé en biais, exprimant la suspicion, la méfiance, la désapprobation ou le manque de confiance.deAdverb, das einen Blick beschreibt, der misstrauisch, missbilligend oder skeptisch ist. Es kann auch bedeuten, dass etwas seitlich oder schief angesehen oder betrachtet wird.ptUsado para descrever um olhar dirigido a alguém ou algo com suspeita, desaprovação ou desconfiança.zh副词，用于描述以怀疑、不赞成或不信任的目光看待某人或某事。arظرف 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.

1. Suspicious or disapproving look C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодозрительный или неодобрительный взглядesMirar de reojo con desconfianzafrregard de traversdeMisstrauischer oder missbilligender BlickptOlhar de soslaio com desconfiançazh怀疑或不满的目光arنظرة ارتياب أو استنكار

   Synonyms: disapprovingdoubtfuldubiousmistrustfulsuspiciouswary

2. With suspicion or disapproval C1 formal

   In a manner that shows distrust or negative judgment.

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

   ruС подозрением или неодобрениемescon recelofravec suspiciondeMit Misstrauen oder MissbilligungptCom suspeita ou desaprovaçãozh怀疑或不赞成地arبارتياب أو استنكار

   Synonyms: cynicallydisapprovinglydistrustfullydoubtfullysuspiciouslywarily

   Antonyms: approvinglyfavorablytrustingly

3. Sideways or oblique glance C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИскосаesDe reojo / mirada lateralfrregard de côtédeSeitlicher BlickptDe soslaiozh斜视arنظرة جانبية

   Synonyms: obliquesidelongsideways

• more askance comparative form
• most askance superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, означающее 'с выражением подозрения или неодобрения'. Обычно используется с глаголами 'смотреть' или 'взглянуть', чтобы описать косой или боковой взгляд, выражающий недоверие, скептицизм или презрение.esAdverbio que significa 'con expresión de sospecha o desaprobación'. Se usa generalmente con verbos como 'mirar' para describir una mirada lateral u oblicua que denota desconfianza, escepticismo o desprecio.frAdverbe signifiant « avec un regard de côté exprimant la méfiance, le doute ou la désapprobation ». Il s'emploie surtout avec les verbes « regarder » ou « jeter un coup d'œil » pour décrire un regard oblique ou latéral marquant la suspicion, le scepticisme ou le mépris.deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que significa 'com expressão de suspeita ou desaprovação'. Costuma ser usado com verbos como 'olhar' ou 'lançar o olhar', para descrever um olhar de soslaio que demonstra desconfiança, ceticismo ou desprezo.zh副词，表示以怀疑、不赞成或轻蔑的态度看待某人或某事。常与“看”等动词连用，形容斜视或侧目而视，带有不信任、猜疑或鄙夷的意味。arظرف 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.

1. With suspicion or disapproval C1 formal

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

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

   ruС подозрением или неодобрениемescon recelofrde travers, avec méfiancedeMit Misstrauen oder MissbilligungptCom suspeita ou desaprovaçãozh带着怀疑或不满arبارتياب أو استنكار

   Synonyms: cynicallydisapprovinglydistrustfullydoubtfullymistrustfullyskepticallysuspiciouslywarily

   Antonyms: approvinglyfavorablytrustingly

2. With a sideways glance C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИскосаesde reojofrde traversdeSeitwärtsptDe soslaiozh斜眼arنظرة من طرف العين

   Synonyms: aslantobliquelysidelongsideways

   Antonyms: openlystraight

• more askance comparative form
• most askance superlative form