Entry Word: askance

Function: adverb

Meaning: with distrust <we looked askance at the dealerʼs assertion that the car had never been in an accident>

Synonyms distrustfully, doubtfully, doubtingly, dubiously, mistrustfully, skeptically, suspiciously

Related Words hesitantly, hesitatingly, incredulously, questioningly, quizzically, unbelievingly; charily, guardedly, warily; captiously, critically, cynically, deprecatingly, disapprovingly, disparagingly, negatively, reproachfully, unfavorably; anxiously, apprehensively, uncomfortably, uneasily

Phrases with a grain of salt

Near Antonyms approvingly, favorably, positively; confidently, sanguinely; credulously, uncritically

Antonyms trustfully, trustingly