Definitions:

1. turned or twisted to one side adverb
   • The last time I went shopping, I noticed a lot of things were askew.
2. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
   • The last time I went shopping, I noticed a lot of things were askew.
3. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
   • # What is 'askew' ?
4. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
   • Askew is an adjective that is used to describe when something is not in its proper position or arrangement, or is tilted.
5. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
   • The painting was askew on the wall.
6. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
   • The stack of books was askew after the earthquake.
7. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
   • She wore her hat askew, giving her a playful appearance.
8. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
   • The photograph was developed with the image askew.
9. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
   • The table was askew after the movers bumped into it.
10. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
    • He adjusted his glasses, which had slid askew on his nose.
11. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
    • The tree branches were askew after the storm.
12. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
    • The picture frame was askew and needed to be straightened.
13. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
    • The curtains hung askew, revealing a crack in the window.
14. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
    • The vase was askew on the table, threatening to fall over.
15. turned or twisted toward one side adjective
    • The rug was askew and needed to be straightened.

Synonyms:

• awry
• cockeyed
• lopsided
• skew-whiff
• wonky