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awry vs wonky

wonky vs awry

awry and wonky both are adjectives.

awry is an adverb but wonky is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
awry No Yes No Yes
wonky No Yes No No
As adjectives, awry and wonky are synonyms defined as:
  • awry and wonky: turned or twisted toward one side
Other synonyms of awry include askew, cockeyed, lopsided, skew-whiff.
awry (adjective) wonky (adjective)
turned or twisted toward one side turned or twisted toward one side
not functioning properly inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
awry (adverb) wonky (adverb)
away from the correct or expected course
turned or twisted to one side
Difference between awry and wonky

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