amiss

adverb
UK: /əˈmɪs/
US: /əˈmɪs/

  1. Wrong or not working as it should.

    1. I think something is amiss with the car, it's making a strange noise. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you suspect anything is amiss with the data, please report it immediately to your supervisor. [ ] [ ]

  2. In a wrong or imperfect way.

    1. I sensed that something was amiss when I entered the silent house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The detective knew things were amiss when he found the door unlocked and no one inside. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

awry incorrect wrong improper faulty astray
amiss adjective

  1. Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

    1. Do you think there's something amiss here? [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt that something was amiss, but couldn't quite put her finger on it at first. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amiss" in English means: Wrong or not working as it should., In a wrong or imperfect way..

The phonetic transcription of "amiss" is /əˈmɪs/ in British English and /əˈmɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "amiss": awry, incorrect, wrong, improper, faulty, astray.

Example usage of "amiss": "I think something is amiss with the car, it's making a strange noise.". More examples on the page.