amiss Definition
- 1not quite right; inappropriate or out of place
- 2in a mistaken way; wrongly
Using amiss: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amiss" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Something seems amiss in the way he's been acting lately.
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I can't put my finger on it, but there's something amiss about this situation.
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The instructions were amiss and caused the machine to malfunction.
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He took my words amiss and thought I was criticizing him.
amiss Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with amiss
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I hope nothing goes amiss during the presentation.
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I hope you don't take what I said amiss.
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The incorrect wiring put the entire system amiss.
Origins of amiss
from Old English 'mis-' (meaning 'wrongly') and 'amysse' (meaning 'fault')
Summary: amiss in Brief
'Amiss' [əˈmɪs] means not quite right or appropriate, or in a mistaken way. It can be used as an adverb or adjective. Examples include 'Something seems amiss in the way he's been acting lately' and 'He took my words amiss and thought I was criticizing him.' Phrases like 'go amiss' and 'take something amiss' use 'amiss' to denote unsuccessful outcomes or offense taken, respectively.