askance in Italian
askance in Italian is in cagnesco, storto, di traverso — askance means in a disapproving or suspicious way.
askance in Italian
in cagnesco
(of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
storto
(of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
di traverso
Sideways; obliquely.
obliquamente
Sideways; obliquely.
What does "askance" mean?
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adv In a disapproving or suspicious way.
"The scandal of opposition died down, and the stone-carver himself, though the town-folk continued to eye him askance, was able to secure other work through the favor of discriminating patrons."
- adv From the side; not straight on.
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askance in a sentence
- The scandal of opposition died down, and the stone-carver himself, though the town-folk continued to eye him askance, was able to secure other work through the favor of discriminating patrons.
- The beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance.
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What is "askance" in Italian?
"askance" in Italian is in cagnesco, storto, di traverso. askance means: In a disapproving or suspicious way.
Are there other ways to say "askance" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "askance": in cagnesco, storto, di traverso, obliquamente.
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