Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amiss
adverb & adjective
/əˈmɪs/
Definition
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Examples
- When I walked into the room, I felt that something was amiss.
- The plan seemed amiss, as it had not been thought through carefully.
Meaning
The word ‘amiss’ describes a situation where something is not as it should be, indicating a flaw or error.
Synonyms
- wrong
- off
- faulty
- improper
