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amiss

1 of 2adjective
/əˈmɪs/
1

faulty or not working as it should

  • There was something amiss with the computer, as it kept freezing during use.
  • The engine was making an odd noise, so I knew something was amiss.
  • She felt something was amiss when she arrived to find the door unlocked.
  • The engine was making an odd noise, so I knew something was amiss.