a·wry 
(ə-rī)
(ə-rī)adv.
1. Away from the correct course; amiss: The last minute changes caused our plans to go awry.
2. In a position that is turned or twisted toward one side; askew.
[Middle English : a-, on; see A-1 + wrien, to turn, be crooked; see WRY.]
a·wry adj.