Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seem-amiss
phrase
/siːm əˈmɪs/
Definition
To appear to be wrong or not quite right; to suggest that something is troubling or inappropriate.
Examples
- As I entered the room, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something seemed amiss.
- She smiled, but there was a tone in her voice that made me think something was amiss.
- Despite the festive decorations, the lack of laughter made the celebration seem amiss.
Meaning
The phrase indicates that there is something off or out of place in a situation or circumstance.
Synonyms
- seem wrong
- feel out of place
- seem off
- appear inappropriate
