What does AMISS mean?

amiss

Part of Speech: Adverb, adjective

Definition: Not quite right, inappropriate, or unsatisfactory.

Pronunciation (US): əˈmɪs

Pronunciation (UK): əˈmɪs

Origin and Usage: The word "amiss" has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old English word "missan" meaning "to miss or fail to hit". The word is used to describe something that is not quite right or inappropriate. It is often used in a negative context, indicating that something is wrong or not as it should be.

Synonyms: Wrong, improper, inappropriate, unsatisfactory, faulty, mistaken.

Related Words: Error, fault, wrong.

Example Sentences:

• She knew something was amiss when she saw the broken vase on the floor.
• The recipe seemed to be missing something, as the soup tasted amiss.
• He had a sense that something was amiss when he saw the suspicious look on his colleagues face.