Take amiss Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /əˈmɪs
TAYK uh-MISS
tˈeɪk/ /ɐmˈɪs
TAYK uh-MISS
Definition
To be offended or upset by something that was not intended to be rude or hurtful.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or semi-formal; often used with 'Don't' or 'Please don't' ('Don't take this amiss'). Implies an unintentional slight. Not commonly used in everyday speech; more likely in writing or polite conversation.
Spanish: ofenderse - tomar a malPortuguese (BR): levar a mal - ofender-sePortuguese (PT): levar a mal - ofender-seChinese (Simplified): 误会 - 误解 - 觉得被冒犯Chinese (Traditional): 誤會 - 誤解 - 覺得被冒犯Hindi: बुरा माननाArabic: يأخذ الأمر على محمل شخصي - يشعر بالإساءةBengali: খারাপভাবে নেওয়া - অপমান মনে করাRussian: неправильно понять - обидетьсяJapanese: 悪く受け取る - 気を悪くするVietnamese: hiểu lầm - thấy bị xúc phạmKorean: 기분 나쁘게 받아들이다 - 오해하다Turkish: ters anlamak - yanlış algılamakUrdu: برا مان لینا - برا سمجھناIndonesian: tersinggung - salah paham
Example Sentences
Please don't take amiss what I'm about to say.
basic
He didn't take amiss her comment.
basic
If you take amiss my advice, I apologize.
basic
I hope you won't take amiss my honesty—I'm just trying to help.
natural
She tends to take amiss little jokes, so be careful what you say around her.
natural
Don’t take amiss if I offer some feedback—it's meant to help, not criticize.
natural