Agley is an uncommon word used to describe something that goes wrong or awry. Its synonym, askew, means that something is crooked or not aligned correctly. Another word that can be used is awry, which suggests that something has gone off course. When something is misaligned, jagged, or irregular, it can also be described as amiss. If something is off-kilter or not in balance, it can be said to be agley. Other synonyms for agley include skewed, unsatisfactory, and disordered. When something has gone wrong, it's important to find a word that best defines it, and there are numerous synonyms to choose from when describing a situation that has gone amiss.