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amiss

1 antonym for amiss — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adj — Wrong or out of order in some way.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Wrong or out of order in some way.

“Something amiss in the arrangements had distracted the staff.”

Opposites

2. adv

In a mistaken or improper way.

“Nothing you said was taken amiss.”

Antonyms

How to use amiss

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

something amiss nothing amiss take it amiss

Etymology

From "a-" plus "miss," originally meaning "off target" or "astray."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “amiss” mean?
The word “amiss” means wrong or out of order in some way. In plain terms, used to say something seems wrong or not quite right.
How do you pronounce “amiss”?
“Amiss” is pronounced uh-MIHS (/əˈmɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “amiss” in a sentence?
Here is “amiss” used in a sentence: “She sensed something was amiss the moment she walked in.”
What part of speech is “amiss”?
Depending on how it is used, “amiss” can be an adjective and an adverb.
How many meanings does “amiss” have?
“Amiss” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: wrong or out of order in some way.

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