1. [adverb] (of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
2. [adverb] Sideways; obliquely.
3. [adjective] Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.
4. [adverb] With suspicion or disapproval; 'he looked askance at the offer'.
5. [adverb] With a side or oblique glance; 'did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes'.
6. [adjective] (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy; 'her eyes with their misted askance look'- Elizabeth Bowen; 'sidelong glances'.
