Difference between Cockeyed and Askew

What is the difference between Cockeyed and Askew?

Cockeyed as an adjective is having both eyes oriented inward. while Askew as an adjective is turned or twisted to one side.

Cockeyed

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having both eyes oriented inward. Crooked or askew. Absurd, silly, or stupid; usually used in reference to ideas rather than people. Having both eyes oriented inward, cross-eyed.

Askew

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: tilted to one side.with disapproval

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Turned or twisted to one side.Untoward, unfavourable.

We hope you now know whether to use Cockeyed or Askew in your sentence.

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