amiss

• Beschreibt etwas, das falsch, unpassend oder nicht in Ordnung ist, oft im Sinne von 'nicht so, wie es sein sollte'.

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.

   Defekt

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

   Synonymeawrybrokendefectivefaultymalfunctioningwrong

   Antonymecorrectfunctioningproperrightworking

2. Away from the correct courseB2formal

   Deviating from what is correct, expected, or proper.

   Falsch

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

   Synonymeaskewastrayawryfaultyimproperincorrectoffwrong

   Antonymeappropriatecorrectfittingproperright

3. In an improper or mistaken mannerC1formal

   Done in a way that is wrong or inappropriate.

   Falsch

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

   Synonymeerroneouslyimproperlyinappropriatelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

   Antonymeappropriatecorrectfittingproperright

4. Imperfectly or faultilyC1formal

   In a way that is not perfect or contains errors.

   Fehlerhaft

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

   Synonymeaskewawrydefectivefaultyflawedimperfectwrong

   Antonymecorrectfittingperfectproperright

• Adverb, das „falsch, fehlerhaft“ oder „unpassend“ bedeutet. Es wird oft in Wendungen wie „to take something amiss“ (etwas übel nehmen) oder „to go amiss“ (schiefgehen) verwendet.

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.

   Nicht richtig funktionierend

   • 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.

   Synonymeawryimproperlyincorrectlywrong

   Antonymecorrectlyproperlyrightwell

2. Away from the correct courseB2formal

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

   Vom richtigen Weg ab

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

   Synonymeastrayawryerroneouslyincorrectlywrongly

   Antonymecorrectlyproperlyrightly

3. In an improper or mistaken mannerB2formal

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

   Falsch

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

   Synonymeimproperlyinappropriatelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

4. In an imperfect or faulty wayC1formal

   In a manner that is not perfect or has flaws.

   Fehlerhaft

   • 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.

   Synonymeerroneouslyfaultilyimproperlyincorrectlywrongly

   Antonymeproperlyrightlywell