awry
What does "awry" mean?
"Awry" describes something that has gone wrong, off-course, or failed to happen as planned. Think of it as a physical or metaphorical twist or turn that has caused a situation to veer away from its intended path. It is typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe plans, expectations, or events that suffer an unexpected setback. You will often see it paired with verbs like "go" or "run," as in "the best-laid plans go awry."
"awry" in conversation
Planning a surprise party
Did you get the cake? Everything is going awry!
Did you get the cake? Everything is going awry!
Relax, the bakery just had a slight delay.
Relax, the bakery just had a slight delay.
Used to express mild panic when events deviate from the original plan.
Discussing a failed project
The entire campaign has gone awry due to the server crash.
The entire campaign has gone awry due to the server crash.
I agree, we need to pivot quickly.
I agree, we need to pivot quickly.
Highlights a serious professional failure or disruption.
"awry" in a sentence
My morning commute went awry when the train broke down.
My morning commute went awry when the train broke down.
Their carefully crafted strategy went awry after the market shifted unexpectedly.
Their carefully crafted strategy went awry after the market shifted unexpectedly.
Despite our best intentions, the entire project went awry as soon as the funding was cut.
Despite our best intentions, the entire project went awry as soon as the funding was cut.
