Askance (adverb)
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A look of disapproval or suspicion. Showing disapproval in one’s attitude.
Example sentences
“She looked askance at her daughter when she asked for another cookie.”
“He was standing there askance at the idea of abandoning his video games for a trip to the museum.”
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