Dictionary Check: amiss
"amiss" is a valid word!
Scrabble
7
points
Words with Friends
8
points
Definition
adjective
not functioning properly
Example:
"something is amiss"
adverb
away from the correct or expected course
Example:
"something has gone awry in our plans"
adverb
in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner
Example:
"if you think him guilty, you judge amiss"
adverb
in an imperfect or faulty way
Example:
"The lobe was imperfectly developed"
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