amiss as an adjective: - 1
as a adverb: - 1
- 2
- 3
amiss
adjective
1 amiss
adverb
1 amiss
Away from the correct or expected course:
— Something went badly amiss in the preparations.
synonym: awry.
2 amiss
In an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner.
3 amiss
In an imperfect or faulty way:
— Miss Bennet would not play at all amiss if she practiced more.
synonym: imperfectly.
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