amiss
Pronunciation
/əˈmɪs/

Definition & Meaning of "amiss"in English

01

faulty or not working as it should

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
gradable
Examples
There was something amiss with the computer, as it kept freezing during use.
amiss
01

in a way that is faulty or not as expected

Grammatical Information
Examples
The meeting went amiss when the main speaker failed to show up.
Examples
His suspicions were aroused when he noticed the furniture was arranged amiss in the room.
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