askance

• Usado para descrever um olhar dirigido a alguém ou algo com suspeita, desaprovação ou desconfiança.

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.

   Olhar de soslaio com desconfiança

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdisapprovingdoubtfuldubiousmistrustfulsuspiciouswary

2. With suspicion or disapprovalC1formal

   In a manner that shows distrust or negative judgment.

   Com suspeita ou desaprovação

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

   Sinônimoscynicallydisapprovinglydistrustfullydoubtfullysuspiciouslywarily

   Antônimosapprovinglyfavorablytrustingly

3. Sideways or oblique glanceC2formal

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

   De soslaio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosobliquesidelongsideways

• Advérbio 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.

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.

   Com suspeita ou desaprovação

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

   Sinônimoscynicallydisapprovinglydistrustfullydoubtfullymistrustfullyskepticallysuspiciouslywarily

   Antônimosapprovinglyfavorablytrustingly

2. With a sideways glanceC1formal

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

   De soslaio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaslantobliquelysidelongsideways

   Antônimosopenlystraight