askance

• Adverbe utilisé pour décrire un regard dirigé en biais, exprimant la suspicion, la méfiance, la désapprobation ou le manque de confiance.

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.

   regard de travers

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisapprovingdoubtfuldubiousmistrustfulsuspiciouswary

2. With suspicion or disapprovalC1formal

   In a manner that shows distrust or negative judgment.

   avec suspicion

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

   Synonymescynicallydisapprovinglydistrustfullydoubtfullysuspiciouslywarily

   Antonymesapprovinglyfavorablytrustingly

3. Sideways or oblique glanceC2formal

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

   regard de côté

   • 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.

   Synonymesobliquesidelongsideways

• Adverbe 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.

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.

   de travers, avec méfiance

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

   Synonymescynicallydisapprovinglydistrustfullydoubtfullymistrustfullyskepticallysuspiciouslywarily

   Antonymesapprovinglyfavorablytrustingly

2. With a sideways glanceC1formal

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

   de travers

   • 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.

   Synonymesaslantobliquelysidelongsideways

   Antonymesopenlystraight