amiss

• Описывает что-то неправильное, неуместное или несоответствующее в данной ситуации.

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.

   Неисправный

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

   Synonymsawrybrokendefectivefaultymalfunctioningwrong

   Antonymscorrectfunctioningproperrightworking

2. Away from the correct courseB2formal

   Deviating from what is correct, expected, or proper.

   Неверный

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

   Synonymsaskewastrayawryfaultyimproperincorrectoffwrong

   Antonymsappropriatecorrectfittingproperright

3. In an improper or mistaken mannerC1formal

   Done in a way that is wrong or inappropriate.

   Неправильно

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

   Synonymserroneouslyimproperlyinappropriatelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

   Antonymsappropriatecorrectfittingproperright

4. Imperfectly or faultilyC1formal

   In a way that is not perfect or contains errors.

   Неисправно

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

   Synonymsaskewawrydefectivefaultyflawedimperfectwrong

   Antonymscorrectfittingperfectproperright

• Наречие, означающее «неправильно, ошибочно» или «неуместно». Часто используется в выражениях вроде «take something amiss» (обидеться) или «go amiss» (пойти не так).

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.

   Неисправно

   • 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.

   Synonymsawryimproperlyincorrectlywrong

   Antonymscorrectlyproperlyrightwell

2. Away from the correct courseB2formal

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

   Не по плану

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

   Synonymsastrayawryerroneouslyincorrectlywrongly

   Antonymscorrectlyproperlyrightly

3. In an improper or mistaken mannerB2formal

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

   Неправильно

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

   Synonymsimproperlyinappropriatelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

4. In an imperfect or faulty wayC1formal

   In a manner that is not perfect or has flaws.

   Неправильно

   • 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.

   Synonymserroneouslyfaultilyimproperlyincorrectlywrongly

   Antonymsproperlyrightlywell