The Only Use of
askance
in
The Other Wes Moore
- The hospital looked at him askance, insulted him with ridiculous questions, and basically told him to fend for himself.†
p. 15.0askance = with disapproval or distrust; or directed to one side
Definition:
with disapproval, distrust, or suspicion
or:
directed to one side -- especially a sideways glance
or:
directed to one side -- especially a sideways glance