Amiss

usgb/əˈmɪs/
adverb

In the wrong way or order; not suitable.

Something is amiss with the car today, it's not running smoothly.
Visual representation of "amiss" - In the wrong way or order; not suitable

Often appears as...

  • something is amiss
  • feel amiss
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Visual representation of "amiss"
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Detecting Problems

Use 'amiss' to express that something is not working as expected, often hinting at an unseen issue.

Illustration for Detecting Problems
The silence in the usually bustling market was amiss.
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Sense of Error

'Amiss' conveys a vague sense that something is wrong, without specifying what.

Illustration for Sense of Error
He looked at the puzzled faces and knew his comment was amiss.
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Subjective Feeling

When you 'feel amiss,' it's based on personal judgment or intuition, not always facts.

Illustration for Subjective Feeling
Despite the calm weather, the sailor felt amiss before the voyage.
Visual representation of the word "Amiss"

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