Amiss Meaning in English
word
əˈmɪs
uh-MISS
ɐmˈɪs
uh-MISS
Definition
If something is amiss, it means something is wrong, not quite right, or missing.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or literary contexts. Common phrases: 'something is amiss', 'nothing amiss'. Usually appears after a verb (e.g., 'Something felt amiss.'). Not used as a verb.
Spanish: mal - incorrectoPortuguese (BR): errado - fora do lugarPortuguese (PT): errado - fora do sítioChinese (Simplified): 不对劲 - 有问题Chinese (Traditional): 不對勁 - 有問題Hindi: गलत - त्रुटिपूर्णArabic: خاطئ - غير صحيحBengali: বেঠিক - অসামঞ্জস্য - অস্বাভাবিকRussian: не так - не в порядке - неладноJapanese: おかしい - 異常なVietnamese: không ổn - bất thườngKorean: 이상한 - 잘못된Turkish: ters - garip - eksikUrdu: غلط - کچھ ٹھیک نہیں - بے قاعدہIndonesian: salah - tidak beres - keliru
Example Sentences
Something felt amiss in the house.
basic
Is anything amiss with your car?
basic
Nothing seemed amiss at first.
basic
You look worried—did something go amiss at work?
natural
If anything goes amiss during the trip, call me right away.
natural
There’s nothing amiss with the plan as far as I can see.
natural