askance

🇺🇸 /əˈskæns/ 🇬🇧 /əˈskæns/
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adverb
A2

Looking or glancing in a way that shows you are not sure or that you do not approve.

He looked at me askance, as if he didn't trust my intentions.

B1

With a quick, sideways look that shows doubt or disapproval.

She glanced askance at the strange man who approached her.

translation

adv. Looking or glancing in a way that shows you are not sure or that you do not approve.; With a quick, sideways look that shows doubt or disapproval.