awry

• Descreve algo que deu errado ou não saiu conforme o plano; também é usado para descrever algo fisicamente torto ou desalinhado.

Describes something that has gone wrong or is not as planned; also used to describe something that is physically twisted or crooked.

1. Twisted or turned to one sideC1formal

   Positioned or directed in a crooked or sideways manner.

   Torto

   • His hat was awry after the strong wind blew it.
   • The picture on the wall hung awry, needing adjustment.
   • Her hair was all awry after the bike ride.

   Sinônimosaskewaslantcrookedlopsidedskewedtilted

   Antônimosalignedevenstraight

2. Not functioning properlyC1formal

   In a state of being faulty, broken, or not working as intended.

   Com defeito

   • The plan went awry when the main speaker canceled.
   • Our calculations went awry due to a software glitch.
   • The experiment went awry because of a contaminated sample.

   Sinônimosamissbrokendefectivefaultymalfunctioningwrong

   Antônimosfunctionalintactsoundworking

3. Away from the correct courseC1formal

   Deviating from what is expected, planned, or correct.

   Fora do plano

   • The negotiations went awry after the disagreement.
   • His career went awry when he made a poor decision.
   • The project went awry due to miscommunication.

   Sinônimosamissaskewastrayerroneouswrong

   Antônimoscorrectproperright

• Advérbio que significa "para longe da direção esperada ou correta" ou "de modo errado". Usado para descrever algo que deu errado ou saiu do plano.

An adverb meaning "away from the expected or proper direction" or "wrong." It is used to describe something that has gone amiss or has not gone according to plan.

1. Twisted or turned to one sideC1formal

   Positioned or directed in a crooked or sideways manner.

   De través

   • His tie was all awry after the scuffle.
   • The picture hung awry on the wall.
   • Her hat was knocked awry by the wind.

   Sinônimosaskewaslantcrookedlopsidedoff-centerskewedslantingtilted

   Antônimosstraight

2. Not functioning properlyC1formal

   In a state of malfunction or disorder.

   Com defeito

   • The plan went awry when the main speaker fell ill.
   • Our calculations went awry due to a simple error.
   • The experiment went awry, producing unexpected results.

   Sinônimosamissastraywrong

   Antônimoscorrectlyproperlysmoothly

3. Away from the correct or expected courseC1formal

   Deviating from what is planned, expected, or correct.

   Fora do esperado

   • Everything went awry after the power outage.
   • His career went awry after the scandal.
   • The negotiations went awry when neither side would compromise.

   Sinônimosamissaskewastraywrong