amiss

• يصف شيئًا خاطئًا أو غير مناسب أو غير متوافق مع الموقف. ويُستعمل للدلالة على وجود خلل أو خطأ في أمر ما.

Describes something that is not right, out of place, or inappropriate in a given situation.

1. Not functioning properlyB2formal

   Not working correctly or as expected.

   معطوب

   • The engine sounded amiss, so we pulled over.
   • Something is amiss with the computer system.
   • He knew immediately that the plan was amiss.

   المرادفاتawrybrokendefectivefaultymalfunctioningwrong

   الأضدادcorrectfunctioningproperrightworking

2. Away from the correct courseB2formal

   Deviating from what is correct, expected, or proper.

   خاطئ

   • Her behavior seemed amiss for such a formal occasion.
   • The project went amiss after the budget cuts.
   • His judgment was amiss in that situation.

   المرادفاتaskewastrayawryfaultyimproperincorrectoffwrong

   الأضدادappropriatecorrectfittingproperright

3. In an improper or mistaken mannerC1formal

   Done in a way that is wrong or inappropriate.

   بشكل خاطئ

   • He took my comment amiss, thinking I was criticizing him.
   • She interpreted his silence amiss.
   • The instructions were followed amiss, causing confusion.

   المرادفاتerroneouslyimproperlyinappropriatelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

   الأضدادappropriatecorrectfittingproperright

4. Imperfectly or faultilyC1formal

   In a way that is not perfect or contains errors.

   معيب

   • The machine operated amiss, producing defective parts.
   • The plan was executed amiss, leading to delays.
   • Her speech was delivered amiss, with several mistakes.

   المرادفاتaskewawrydefectivefaultyflawedimperfectwrong

   الأضدادcorrectfittingperfectproperright

• ظرف معناه «على نحو خاطئ أو غير صحيح» أو «في غير موضعه». يُستعمل في عبارات مثل «take something amiss» (يَعْتَبِر شيئًا إساءةً فيغضب) و«go amiss» (يسير على غير ما يُراد).

An adverb meaning "in a wrong or faulty way" or "inappropriately." It is often used in phrases like "take something amiss" (to be offended) or "go amiss" (to go wrong).

1. Not functioning properlyB2formal

   In a way that is not working correctly or as expected.

   معطل

   • Something seems to be going amiss with the engine.
   • The plan went amiss when the main speaker canceled.
   • If anything goes amiss, please contact the supervisor.

   المرادفاتawryimproperlyincorrectlywrong

   الأضدادcorrectlyproperlyrightwell

2. Away from the correct courseB2formal

   In a manner that deviates from the correct or expected path.

   على غير الصواب

   • The negotiations went amiss after the disagreement.
   • His career took an amiss turn after the scandal.
   • The project went amiss due to poor planning.

   المرادفاتastrayawryerroneouslyincorrectlywrongly

   الأضدادcorrectlyproperlyrightly

3. In an improper or mistaken mannerB2formal

   In a way that is wrong, inappropriate, or unfortunate.

   بشكل خاطئ

   • He took my comment amiss and became offended.
   • She interpreted his gesture amiss, thinking he was angry.
   • The message was delivered amiss, causing confusion.

   المرادفاتimproperlyinappropriatelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

4. In an imperfect or faulty wayC1formal

   In a manner that is not perfect or has flaws.

   بشكل خاطئ

   • The machine operated amiss, producing defective parts.
   • The plan was executed amiss, leading to delays.
   • The story was told amiss, with several key details omitted.

   المرادفاتerroneouslyfaultilyimproperlyincorrectlywrongly

   الأضدادproperlyrightlywell