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indirect vs askance

askance vs indirect

indirect and askance both are adjectives.

indirect is not an adverb while askance is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indirect No Yes No No
askance No Yes No Yes
indirect (adjective) askance (adjective)
not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
having intervening factors or persons or influences
not as a direct effect or consequence
indirect (adverb) askance (adverb)
with a side or oblique glance
with suspicion or disapproval
Difference between indirect and askance

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