Use 'awry' to talk about plans or situations that unexpectedly fail or change direction. Our travel plans went awry when the flights got canceled.
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Negative Outcome
'Awry' often implies a negative outcome or a deviation from a desired path. The project went awry and caused a loss to the company.
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Figurative Use
'Awry' can be used figuratively to emphasize that something is amiss or out of the ordinary. His sense of humor is a bit awry, always catching people off guard.