Body Language Terminology

adverb with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval

preposition with a look of suspicion or disapproval

• She looked at the proposal askance, unsure of its validity.
• He always looks at new technology askance, preferring the old ways.
• The group of friends eyed the newcomer askance, wondering what he was up to.
• The teacher raised her eyebrow askance at the student's excuse for not completing the assignment.

noun a movement of the head up and down, especially as a sign of agreement or acknowledgment

verb to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement or acknowledgment

• She gave a nod of approval after reviewing the proposal.
• I nodded in agreement with what he was saying.
• The teacher nodded off during the boring lecture.
• The decision to move forward with the project received a nod from the board members.