Definition of amiss
1a : in a mistaken way : wrongly If you think he is guilty, you judge amiss.b : astray Something had gone amiss.
2 : in a faulty way : imperfectly practiced more so as not to play the piece amiss
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Examples of amiss in a Sentence
I hope that my suggestion that you might be more comfortable in a larger chair was not taken amiss.
the reenactment of the Wright Brothers' first flight went amiss when the wind died on the makeshift runway and the plane stopped short in a mud puddle
Origin and Etymology of amiss
see 1miss
First Known Use: 13th century
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Definition of amiss
Examples of amiss in a Sentence
Some of his assumptions are amiss.
The doctor's examination showed that nothing was amiss.
Origin and Etymology of amiss
see 1miss
First Known Use: 14th century
AMISS Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of amiss for English Language Learners
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: not proper or correct
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Definition of amiss for Students
: in the wrong way Don't take his criticism amiss.
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Definition of amiss for Students
: not right : wrong I feel certain something is amiss.
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