Meaning of 'askance'

adverb

with a side or oblique glance

Example: "They did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with their dark eyes."

adverb

with suspicion or disapproval

Example: "I looked askance at the offer."

adjective

directed to one side with, or as if with doubt, suspicion, or envy, used especially of glances

Example: "My eyes gave an askance look."

Synonyms: askant asquint squint-eyed squinty squint sidelong