1 : off the correct or expected course : amiss Their plans went awry. 2 : in a turned or twisted position or direction : askew His wig was put on all awry, with the tail straggling about his neck.—

What is an example of awry?

The definition of awry refers to something that does not go the way it is supposed to go or is not the way it should be. A picture on a wall that is not hanging straight is an example of a picture that is awry. Away from the correct course; amiss. The last minute changes caused our plans to go awry.

What happens when something goes awry?

When something goes wrong with a decent plan, you say it has gone awry. Losing your backpack is a mistake, but when you realize it contained your ticket and your passport, your vacation plans really go awry.