amiss
[adverb]
Synonyms:
- wrongly, erroneously, improperly, inappropriately, incorrectly, mistakenly, unsuitably
- take something amiss: as an insult, as offensive, out of turn, wrongly
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- wrong, awry, faulty, incorrect, mistaken, untoward

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Antonyms: right, aright
Contrasted words: accurately, correctly, properly, rightly, cleverly, wisely, auspiciously, famously, favorably, promisingly, propitiously, well
Related Idioms: beside (or off) the mark
Related Words: inaccurately, indiscreetly, unwisely

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. a‧miss¹ /əˈmɪs/ adjective [not before noun]
[Date: 1200-1300; Origin: miss 'mistake, failure']
if something is amiss, there is a problem Synonym : wrong:
Elsa continued as if nothing was amiss.
amiss with/in
There’s something amiss in their relationship.

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II. amiss² adverb British English

1. something would not come/go amiss informal used to say that something would be suitable or useful in a situation:
A cup of tea wouldn’t go amiss.

2. take something amiss to feel upset or offended about something that someone has said or done:
Don’t take it amiss – I was just teasing.

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