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askant

/əˈskænt/

Traducción: Adjetivo arcaico que significa 'de lado' u 'oblicuamente', usado a menudo para describir una mirada que expresa sospecha o desaprobación.

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adjective

formalcommonobsoleto/əˈskænt/

An archaic adjective meaning sideways or askance, often used to describe a look or glance that is suspicious or disapproving.

  • 🇪🇸Adjetivo arcaico que significa 'de lado' u 'oblicuamente', usado a menudo para describir una mirada que expresa sospecha o desaprobación.
  1. Suspicious or doubtful look C2 formal

    Directed to one side, often with doubt, suspicion, or envy.

    • She gave him an askant glance when he made the claim.
    • His askant look suggested he didn't believe the story.
    • The teacher cast an askant eye at the student's excuse.

    🇪🇸Mirada de reojo

    Sinónimos: askancedistrustfuldoubtfulsidelongsuspiciouswary