amiss

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

ruОписывает что-то неправильное, неуместное или несоответствующее в данной ситуации.esDescribe algo que está mal, que no viene al caso o que no se ajusta a la situación. También puede indicar que algo anda mal o no funciona como se espera, aunque no se sepa exactamente qué.frQualifie quelque chose qui ne va pas, qui est inapproprié ou qui ne correspond pas à la situation attendue.deBeschreibt etwas, das falsch, unpassend oder nicht in Ordnung ist, oft im Sinne von 'nicht so, wie es sein sollte'.ptDescreve algo que está errado, fora de propósito ou inadequado para a situação. Pode indicar que algo não está como deveria estar.zh形容事物不正确、不合适或出了问题，常指情况不对劲或有差错。arيصف شيئًا خاطئًا أو غير مناسب أو غير متوافق مع الموقف. ويُستعمل للدلالة على وجود خلل أو خطأ في أمر ما.

1. Not functioning properly B2 formal

   Not working correctly or as expected.

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

   ruНеисправныйesQue no funciona correctamentefrQui ne fonctionne pas correctementdeDefektptCom defeitozh有故障的arمعطوب

   Sinónimos: awrybrokendefectivefaultymalfunctioningwrong

   Antónimos: correctfunctioningproperrightworking

2. Away from the correct course B2 formal

   Deviating from what is correct, expected, or proper.

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

   ruНеверныйesFuera de lugar, incorrectofrqui cloche, qui ne va pasdeFalschptErradozh不对的arخاطئ

   Sinónimos: askewastrayawryfaultyimproperincorrectoffwrong

   Antónimos: appropriatecorrectfittingproperright

3. In an improper or mistaken manner C1 formal

   Done in a way that is wrong or inappropriate.

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

   ruНеправильноesde manera incorrecta o inapropiadafrde manière inappropriéedeFalschptIncorretamentezh错误地arبشكل خاطئ

   Sinónimos: erroneouslyimproperlyinappropriatelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

   Antónimos: appropriatecorrectfittingproperright

4. Imperfectly or faultily C1 formal

   In a way that is not perfect or contains errors.

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

   ruНеисправноesde manera imperfecta o defectuosafrde manière imparfaitedeFehlerhaftptImperfeito ou defeituosozh有差错地arمعيب

   Sinónimos: askewawrydefectivefaultyflawedimperfectwrong

   Antónimos: correctfittingperfectproperright

• more amiss comparative form
• most amiss superlative form

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).

ruНаречие, означающее «неправильно, ошибочно» или «неуместно». Часто используется в выражениях вроде «take something amiss» (обидеться) или «go amiss» (пойти не так).esAdverbio que significa «de manera incorrecta o inapropiada». Se usa a menudo en expresiones como «take something amiss» (ofenderse) o «go amiss» (salir mal).frAdverbe signifiant « de manière incorrecte ou inappropriée ». Souvent utilisé dans des expressions comme « take something amiss » (se formaliser) ou « go amiss » (mal tourner).deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que significa «de forma errada, equivocada» ou «inadequadamente, fora de propósito». Aparece em expressões como «take something amiss» (ofender-se com algo) e «go amiss» (dar errado).zh副词，意思是“错误地、不对”或“不恰当、不合时宜”。常见于 take something amiss（见怪、生气）和 go amiss（出岔子、不顺当）等表达中。arظرف 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).

1. Not functioning properly B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНеисправноesque funciona malfrqui ne fonctionne pas correctementdeNicht richtig funktionierendptDe forma defeituosazh不正常地arمعطل

   Sinónimos: awryimproperlyincorrectlywrong

   Antónimos: correctlyproperlyrightwell

2. Away from the correct course B2 formal

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

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

   ruНе по плануesfuera del camino correctofrHors du bon chemindeVom richtigen Weg abptFora do rumozh偏离正轨arعلى غير الصواب

   Sinónimos: astrayawryerroneouslyincorrectlywrongly

   Antónimos: correctlyproperlyrightly

3. In an improper or mistaken manner B2 formal

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

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

   ruНеправильноesde manera inapropiada o equivocadafrde manière incorrecte ou inappropriéedeFalschptDe forma erradazh错误地arبشكل خاطئ

   Sinónimos: improperlyinappropriatelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

4. In an imperfect or faulty way C1 formal

   In a manner that is not perfect or has flaws.

   • 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.

   ruНеправильноesde manera imperfecta o defectuosafrde manière imparfaitedeFehlerhaftptDe forma incorretazh有差错地arبشكل خاطئ

   Sinónimos: erroneouslyfaultilyimproperlyincorrectlywrongly

   Antónimos: properlyrightlywell

• more amiss comparative form
• most amiss superlative form