Read the dictionary definition of awry. All definitions for this word.
1. not functioning properly
1. something is amiss
2. has gone completely haywire
3. something is wrong with the engine
2. turned or twisted toward one side
1. a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry
2. his wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff
3. away from the correct or expected course
1. something has gone awry in our plans
2. something went badly amiss in the preparations
4. turned or twisted to one side
1. rugs lying askew
2. with his necktie twisted awry