amiss

Definition

  • adjective: not proper or correct
  • adverb: in a mistaken way
  • usually used with a negative
  • synonyms: aberrant, abroad, adrift

Examples

  • ('Brit') A little more encouragement would not 'come/go amiss'. [=would not be unwelcome; would be proper, helpful, or appropriate]

  • A special award for her performance would not be 'amiss'. [=would be proper]

  • Now, don't take this remark 'amiss'. [=don't misunderstand this remark]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm always falling-- Careful, Friar. What are you doing? Distributing libations for the celebration of the Sheriff's nuptials. Is something amiss? You are. Get this out of here! Caesar has spoken, my leprous friend. Let's depart. Is this your finger? (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves