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amiss
I
 /əˈmıs/  adj  , not used before a noun
  : not proper or correct : wrong
   Something is amiss here.
   Some of his assumptions are amiss.
   The doctor's examination showed that nothing was amiss.
   A special award for her performance would not be amiss. [=would be proper]
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II
  adv  
  : in the wrong way
   Now, don't take this remark amiss. [=don't misunderstand this remark]
   (Brit) A little more encouragement would not come/go amiss. [=would not be unwelcome; would be proper, helpful, or appropriate]