amiss
Translation
wrong, out of place, not right
Examples
Something feels amiss here.
Something feels amiss here.
Don't take my comments amiss.
Don't take my comments amiss.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is amiss something is wrong Something feels amiss here.
take ((sth.)) amiss to be offended by (sth.) Don't take my comments amiss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wrong, awry; Antonyms: right, correct
Etymology
From Middle English 'on misse', meaning 'in error'. It breaks down to 'a-' (on) + 'miss' (to fail).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'a miss'. When you miss the target, something is amiss.