askew
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in a crooked or tilted position
- The picture frame hung askew on the wall, giving the room a slightly disheveled appearance.
- After the earthquake, the tower leaned slightly askew, its once straight spire now tilted.
- She glanced askew at him, her suspicions evident in the way she narrowed her eyes.
- The bookshelf stood askew, its shelves unevenly aligned, making it difficult to organize the books properly.
- He tilted his head askew, a mischievous grin playing on his lips as he considered his next move.
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