1
2
: in a faulty way : imperfectly
practiced more so as not to play the piece amiss
Synonyms
Examples of amiss in a Sentence
Adverb
I hope that my suggestion that you might be more comfortable in a larger chair was not taken amiss.
the reenactment of the Wright Brothers' first flight went amiss when the wind died on the makeshift runway and the plane stopped short in a mud puddle
Adjective
Some of his assumptions are amiss.
The doctor's examination showed that nothing was amiss.
Recent Examples on the Web
Leah Asmelash, CNN, 21 Aug. 2019
This connectivity can provide a sense of brain organization, and there's a growing body of evidence that this organization goes amiss in those with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders.
—Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 12 Apr. 2018
Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
This seamless deception leaves no immediate clues, allowing the attacker to act swiftly before John realizes anything is amiss.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for amiss 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adverb
The whole incident -- from realizing something was going amiss to hitting the water -- only lasted one or two minutes.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 21 Aug. 2019
This connectivity can provide a sense of brain organization, and there's a growing body of evidence that this organization goes amiss in those with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders.
—Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 12 Apr. 2018
Adjective
His daughter was the first one to realize something was amiss.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
This seamless deception leaves no immediate clues, allowing the attacker to act swiftly before John realizes anything is amiss.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for amiss
Dictionary Entries Near amiss
Cite this Entry
“Amiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amiss. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
amiss
1 of 2 adverb1
: in the wrong way
don't take this remark amiss
2
: astray sense 2
something had gone amiss
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share