be amiss meaning

UK /bɪ əˈmɪs/ US /bi əˈmɪs/ 3 syllables

be amiss (verb): interpret in the wrong way.

Definition of be amiss

  1. interpret in the wrong way
    • Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism
    • She misconstrued my remarks

    Synonyms: misconstrue, misinterpret, misconceive, misunderstand, misapprehend

    Type of: interpret

How to pronounce be amiss

be amiss is pronounced /bɪ əˈmɪs/ in British English and /bi əˈmɪs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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