The word amiss can be used as an adverb, as in the sentence, "I spoke amiss." Or you could use it as an adjective, as when you think something is wrong or missing — "Something in the room is amiss." Either way, amiss refers to something that is wrong, off the mark, or "missed." Once in a while, the word amiss can imply ...
What does it mean if something is amiss?
1 : not being in accordance with right order. 2 : faulty, imperfect There's nothing/something amiss with the engine. 3 : out of place in given circumstances —usually used with a negative A few remarks may not be amiss here.
How do you use amiss in a sentence?
Amiss sentence example
- He sensed much more amiss than Gabriel would ever admit. ...
- A parrot on the shoulder never goes amiss . ...
- The feds ignored the newcomers after a few looks, content to stroll and chat as if nothing were amiss anywhere. ...
- Carmen shrugged off an uncomfortable feeling that something was amiss .
