AWRY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word AWRY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AWRY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Awry

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late Middle English: from a-‘on’ + wry

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: əˈrʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

away from the usual or expected course; amiss

Short Definition:

away from usual or expected course

Examples:
  • I got the impression that something was awry
  • many youthful romances go awry

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