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Amiss

usgb/əˈmɪs/Volume
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Detecting ProblemsPlay
Use 'amiss' to express that something is not working as expected, often hinting at an unseen issue. SlideThe silence in the usually bustling market was amiss.
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Sense of ErrorPlay
'Amiss' conveys a vague sense that something is wrong, without specifying what. SlideHe looked at the puzzled faces and knew his comment was amiss.
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Subjective FeelingPlay
When you 'feel amiss,' it's based on personal judgment or intuition, not always facts. SlideDespite the calm weather, the sailor felt amiss before the voyage.
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