Amiss
(adverb)
- Not in a correct or suitable condition or position; wrong or out of place.
- Not in good health or condition; unwell.
Origin:
Middle english (as a noun in the sense "harm"): from old english on mǣisse "in a wrong way," from mǣisse "wrong," of germanic origin; related to dutch maaien "to mow".
Examples:
- It's clear that something is amiss in the company.
- It was obvious that something was amiss with the car.
- He knew something was amiss with his health.
- It was apparent that something was amiss with the plan.
- He could tell that something was amiss with her behavior.