100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "look away"

Definition

The verb look away means to turn one's gaze or attention from something, typically to avoid seeing it or because it is unpleasant or distracting.

Synonyms

• Turn away
• Glance aside
• Shift focus
• Divert one's eyes
• Avert

Antonyms

• Look at
• Gaze
• Stare
• Observe
• Watch

Examples

1. She couldn't bear to look away from the heartbreaking scene.
2. When he told the joke, everyone seemed to look away in discomfort.
3. The child was told to look away while the doctor gave the injection.
4. It’s hard to look away when something captivating is happening.
5. He tried to look away, but the argument drew him in.
6. She chose to look away from the TV during the horror movie.
7. In moments of embarrassment, people often look away.
8. The witness decided to look away during the trial.
9. Despite the chaos, she managed to look away and focus on her work.
10. When the teacher caught him cheating, he quickly looked away.
11. I had to look away from the disturbing images in the news.
12. Even though he wanted to engage, he chose to look away instead.
13. She felt guilty as she had to look away from her friend's pain.
14. During the performance, he couldn't help but look away at times.
15. It was difficult to look away from the stunning sunset.
16. She was embarrassed and looked away when he complimented her.
17. The horror movie was so intense that I had to look away several times.
18. He felt the urge to look away from the awkward situation.
19. The child was told to look away while the surprise was being set up.
20. I tried to look away when they started arguing.
21. The protagonist had to look away from the truth to continue living.
22. She couldn't help but look away when the scene got too intense.
23. The couple shared a moment, and I had to look away to give them privacy.
24. When the news broke, many chose to look away from the reality of it.
25. During the presentation, he had to look away to gather his thoughts.
26. As the conflict escalated, she found it hard to look away.
27. He had to look away when his friend showed him the injury.
28. The documentary was so compelling that I couldn't look away.
29. When she shared her story, I couldn't look away from her eyes.
30. He felt ashamed and decided to look away from the camera.
31. She tried to remain composed, but the tears made her look away.
32. I had to look away from the screen to avoid spoilers.
33. The performance was mesmerizing, making it hard to look away.
34. In moments of tension, people often instinctively look away.
35. She wanted to comfort him, but she had to look away first.
36. He realized it was best to look away rather than get involved.
37. The elegant dancer made it impossible to look away.
38. I often look away when I see someone struggling.
39. At the accident scene, many bystanders chose to look away.
40. She quickly looked away when she saw the snake.
41. He couldn't help but look away from the heartwarming reunion.
42. The shocking news made everyone look away in disbelief.
43. I had to look away during the surgery scene in the movie.
44. The painting was so beautiful that I couldn't look away.
45. She felt the heat of his gaze and had to look away shyly.
46. The video was so graphic that I had to look away.
47. He wanted to intervene but chose to look away instead.
48. In stressful moments, it's common for people to look away.
49. She was so captivated that she forgot to look away.
50. The crowd gasped, and many instinctively looked away.
51. He tried to maintain eye contact, but she had to look away.
52. The suspense was unbearable, making it hard to look away.
53. She felt guilty for having to look away from the homeless man.
54. I had to look away from my computer screen to rest my eyes.
55. The news report was so tragic that I had to look away.
56. He wanted to keep watching, but the content made him look away.
57. The couple’s argument in public caused many to look away.
58. She couldn't help but look away when the tension rose.
59. The artist's work was captivating, making it hard to look away.
60. I felt compelled to look away from the harsh reality.
61. The moment was too intimate, and I had to look away.
62. In horror films, I often look away during the scary parts.
63. The unexpected twist made everyone look away in shock.
64. He felt embarrassed and chose to look away from the camera.
65. The riveting story made it difficult to look away.
66. She quickly looked away when she realized he was watching her.
67. The documentary's content forced me to look away now and then.
68. He had to look away to avoid laughing at the wrong moment.
69. The emotional scene made her look away to compose herself.
70. She wanted to stay strong but had to look away from the pain.
71. It was so beautiful that I couldn't bring myself to look away.
72. The tension in the room made everyone look away awkwardly.
73. I tried not to look away, but it was just too much to handle.
74. He wanted to comfort her, but he had to look away first.
75. The intense debate made most audience members look away.
76. She found it hard to look away from the mesmerizing dance.
77. The heartwarming moment forced him to look away to hide his tears.
78. I often look away from arguments to keep the peace.
79. The chase scene was so thrilling that I couldn't look away.
80. She had to look away from the mirror to regain her composure.
81. Even though it was hard, she managed to look away from the pain.
82. He felt the urge to look away but resisted the temptation.
83. The beauty of the landscape made it impossible to look away.
84. They decided to look away from the unpleasant situation.
85. During the tense moment, she instinctively had to look away.
86. The story was compelling, making it hard for me to look away.
87. She had to look away when the movie got too intense.
88. The crowd's reaction made everyone look away in surprise.
89. He felt a pang of guilt and had to look away.
90. The documentary was so impactful that I couldn’t look away.
91. She turned to look away when the subject became sensitive.
92. The tension in the air made him look away nervously.
93. I had to look away from the screen to take a break.
94. The unexpected twist made it hard to look away in shock.
95. She chose to look away and focus on her goals instead.
96. The beauty of the performance made it difficult to look away.
97. I tried to be brave, but I had to look away from the horror.
98. The emotional weight of the scene made her look away.
99. He found himself captivated and couldn't look away from her smile.
100. The child was told to look away while the surprise was revealed.