awry — not in the correct position; not according to plan
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not in the correct position; not according to plan
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈraɪ/
Korean meaning: 엉뚱한, 빗나간, 잘못된
Korean pronunciation: 어**라이**
Example Sentences
- The chef's plan went awry when he accidentally used salt instead of sugar in the cake.
- Her hair was completely awry after riding the roller coaster.
- The meeting went awry when the projector broke down.
awry
ADJECTIVE//əˈraɪ//
not in the correct position; not according to plan
a chef reaches desperately to catch a tall stack of plates that's tilting dangerously to one side. The plates begin sliding off the tray as gravity takes over. What started as careful plate stacking has turned into a disaster about to happen. Multiple dishes crash toward the floor while soup spills across the counter. Other kitchen staff duck and cover as chaos spreads throughout the workspace. everything going awry from what should have been simple food preparation. The chef's horrified expression captures the exact instant when careful plans fall apart
A wry smile when everything's gone awry
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'a-' (meaning 'in a state of') with 'wry' (meaning twisted or turned aside). Originally described something that was physically crooked or turned from its proper position.
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📝Examples
“The chef's plan went awry when he accidentally used salt instead of sugar in the cake.”
“Her hair was completely awry after riding the roller coaster.”
“The meeting went awry when the projector broke down.”
“His attempt to impress his date went awry when he spilled wine on himself.”
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