Something that is askew is not straight or not level with what it should be level with. There were no shutters at the windows, and some of the doors hung askew. not quite straight or in the right position (Probably from skew)
Awry; askance; asquint; oblique or obliquely; sometimes indicating scorn, or contempt, or entry
turned or twisted to one side; "rugs lying askew"; "with his necktie twisted awry
turned or twisted to one side; "rugs lying askew"; "with his necktie twisted awry"