askew

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Askew' is a term to describe something not being straight or aligned properly. It's when an object or even a plan veers off the perpendicular path and leans to a side.

Examples in Different Contexts

In management, if a strategy goes 'askew', it means it's not going as planned. A CEO might remark, 'Our sales projections are askew; we need to reassess.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

Our recent strategies do not resonate with the organization's core principles. We seem to be straying from our initial values and mission.

Response:

Yes, our strategies seem askew with our objectives. Let's rectify the direction.

Creative

Scenario:

The composition of this poster looks a little off balance, don’t you think? The arrangements of elements seem misaligned.

Response:

Perhaps we should adjust the elements that are askew to realize the intended design balance.