3 entries under this word

Amiss

A-miss', a.

adjective

a. [Prefix a and miss.] Wrong; faulty; out of order; improper; as, it may not be amiss to ask advice. Dryden.

His wisdom and virtue can not always rectify that which is amiss in himself or his circumstances. Wollaston.

☞ This adjective always follows its noun.

adverb

In a manner contrary to propriety, truth, law, or morality; faultily; improperly. Ye ask and receive not, because ye ask amiss. James iv. 3.

noun

n. A fault or wrong. [Obs.] “Some great amiss.” Shak.