Find Synonyms

amiss Synonyms

Another word for amiss

Choosing another word for amiss depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Not quite right; inappropriate, faulty, or out of place.

Usage Example

"The auditor noticed immediately that something was wrong in the quarterly financial records."

Strongest
wrong
awry
Strong
off
faulty
inappropriate
untoward
improper
defective

• adverb (Context 2)

In a mistaken, improper, or unfavorable way (frequently used in the phrase 'take something amiss' to mean becoming offended).

Usage Example

"Please do not take my constructive feedback wrongly, as I only want to help improve the manuscript."

Strongest
wrongly
awry
Strong
astray
improperly
incorrectly
unfavorably
badly

Opposites of amiss

The opposite of amiss shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

properly
proper
correctly
right
rightly
well
correct
appropriate
See all opposites of amiss

• Nearby Words

amigo
amino
amiright
amiss
amity
amla
ammeter

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Amiss. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/amiss
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.