Difference between Askance and Sidelong

What is the difference between Askance and Sidelong?

Askance as an adjective is turned to the side, especially of the eyes. while Sidelong as an adjective is directed to the side; sideways.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion. Sideways; obliquely.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Directed to the side; sideways.Slanting or sloping; oblique.Indirect; suggestive; not straightforward.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Towards the side; sideways.obliquely

We hope you now know whether to use Askance or Sidelong in your sentence.