adj
amiss
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adj
1
Wrong or out of order in some way.
"She sensed something was amiss the moment she walked in."
adv
1
In a mistaken or improper way.
"Nothing you said was taken amiss."
How to Use Amiss
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to say something seems wrong or not quite right.
Common mistake
Almost always used after "something," "nothing," or "anything" — "something amiss," rarely as a standalone adjective before a noun.
Common pairings
something amiss
nothing amiss
take it amiss
Word Forms
more amiss comparative, most amiss superlative
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Etymology
From "a-" plus "miss," originally meaning "off target" or "astray."