Synonyms of sideways

sideways

adverb

ˈsīd-ˌwāz 

1

as in sidewise

with one side faced forward

I had to walk sideways to get between the two towering piles of boxes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sidewise
• laterally
• obliquely
• broadside
• edgewise
• crabwise
• indirectly
• edgeways
• sideward
• aslant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• right
• direct
• dead

2

as in suspiciously

with distrust

she glanced at us sideways when she heard us claim we weren't there that night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspiciously
• with a grain of salt
• incredulously
• negatively
• warily
• askance
• doubtfully
• anxiously
• skeptically
• dubiously
• distrustfully
• critically
• doubtingly
• uncomfortably
• hesitantly
• quizzically
• mistrustfully
• questioningly
• unbelievingly
• hesitatingly
• unfavorably
• uneasily
• guardedly
• cynically
• disapprovingly
• reproachfully
• apprehensively
• disparagingly
• reprovingly
• charily
• captiously
• deprecatingly
• reproachingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• positively
• favorably
• trustingly
• approvingly
• confidently
• trustfully
• uncritically
• unquestioningly
• sanguinely
• credulously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sideways

Most conversations go sideways because one side is managing an agenda and the other can feel it. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The ride, named after a legendary sea serpent from Philippine mythology, will reach 382 feet high and speeds of up to 100 mph, sending guests spinning through the air, upright, inverted and sideways. — Michael L. Diamond, USA Today, 28 July 2026

In the footage, the track ahead of the ride vehicles appeared to be split apart, with the rider’s cart on the multi-car coaster train tilted sideways. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

Liverpool played with a higher tempo and were more direct, moving the ball forward quickly, rather than passing it sideways. — James Pearce, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Heavy raindrops flew sideways, smacking against the hood of my rain jacket and creating a nearly deafening white noise. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Over the last six years, Danaher shares have basically moved sideways, trading between $170 and $200. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 16 July 2026

But when a gig goes sideways, Judith is forced to reveal herself to Debbie, and flee with her across Europe. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Training To Walls, Trellises, And Fences As plants grow, direct new stems sideways, tying them to the support system. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026