: in a way that shows a lack of trust or approval
▪ Most scientists looked askance at the new discovery. [=most scientists were doubtful about the new discovery] ▪ Several people looked at him askance when he walked into the room. = Several people eyed him askance when he walked into the room.
▪ Most scientists looked askance at the new discovery. [=most scientists were doubtful about the new discovery] ▪ Several people looked at him askance when he walked into the room. = Several people eyed him askance when he walked into the room.







