Amiss :
sese
Synonyms :
Wrong, Awry, Faulty, Out of order, Defective, Flawed, Unsatisfactory, Incorrect, Not right, Inappropriate, Improper, Awry
Wrong, Awry, Faulty, Out of order, Defective, Flawed, Unsatisfactory, Incorrect, Not right, Inappropriate, Improper, Awry
English Meaning :
(Adjective : Not functioning properly)
(Adverb : Away from the correct or expected course)
(Adjective : Not functioning properly)
(Adverb : Away from the correct or expected course)
Example : Over the last couple days though I've been getting signals that something might be amiss .
Over the last couple days though I've been getting signals that something might be amiss .
At fault :
sese
Be wrong :
sese
Err :
sese
Synonyms :
Make a mistake, Slip, Drift
Make a mistake, Slip, Drift
English Meaning :
(Verb : To make a mistake or be incorrect)
(Verb : To make a mistake or be incorrect)
Example : This should prompt the board to wake up from its slumber and initiate legal action against erring industries and strictly enforce the existing laws.
This should prompt the board to wake up from its slumber and initiate legal action against erring industries and strictly enforce the existing laws.
Word Example from TV Shows :
I will ERR on the side of caution
and defrost a fresh batch.
The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 15
I will ERR on the side of caution
and defrost a fresh batch.
The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 15
Errant :
sese
Synonyms :
Offending, Guilty, Culpable, Misbehaving, Delinquent, Lawbreaking, Troublesome, Unruly, Wayward, Disobedient
Offending, Guilty, Culpable, Misbehaving, Delinquent, Lawbreaking, Troublesome, Unruly, Wayward, Disobedient
English Meaning :
(Adjective : Straying from the right course or from accepted standards)
(Adjective : Straying from the right course or from accepted standards)
Example : Mai, a forty-year-old school teacher, strives to make a normal life for herself and her children, despite her trauma at having to cope with an errant husband and interfering extended family.
Mai, a forty-year-old school teacher, strives to make a normal life for herself and her children, despite her trauma at having to cope with an errant husband and interfering extended family.
Erroneous :
sese
Synonyms :
Wrong, Incorrect, Mistaken, In error, Inaccurate, Untrue, False, Fallacious, Unsound, Specious, Faulty, Flawed, Way out, Full of holes
Wrong, Incorrect, Mistaken, In error, Inaccurate, Untrue, False, Fallacious, Unsound, Specious, Faulty, Flawed, Way out, Full of holes
English Meaning :
(Adjective : Containing or characterized by error)
(Adjective : Containing or characterized by error)
Example : I hope that Mark's play is helping to change this erroneous perception.
I hope that Mark's play is helping to change this erroneous perception.
Error :
sesē
Synonyms :
Mistake, Misplay, Erroneousness, Wrongdoing, Fault
Mistake, Misplay, Erroneousness, Wrongdoing, Fault
English Meaning :
(Noun : A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention)
(Noun : A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention)
Example : When someone makes a mistake, whether it is a spelling error or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it.
When someone makes a mistake, whether it is a spelling error or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it.
Word Example from TV Shows :
...at the very least, an ERROR in judgment.
The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 2
...at the very least, an ERROR in judgment.
The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 2
FALSE :
SESÉ
Synonyms :
Incorrect, Faithless, Pretended, Mistaken, Delusive, Untrue, Sour, Imitation, Traitorously
Incorrect, Faithless, Pretended, Mistaken, Delusive, Untrue, Sour, Imitation, Traitorously
English Meaning :
(Adjective : Not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality)
(Adverb : In a disloyal and faithless manner)
(Adjective : Not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality)
(Adverb : In a disloyal and faithless manner)
Example : The report went on to suggest that the much talked about availability of infertility treatments was lulling women into a false sense of security, with many believing IVF was a reliable and easy option.
The report went on to suggest that the much talked about availability of infertility treatments was lulling women into a false sense of security, with many believing IVF was a reliable and easy option.
Word Example from TV Shows :
- Sure. The more, the merrier.
- No, that's a false equivalency.
The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 10
- Sure. The more, the merrier.
- No, that's a false equivalency.
The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 10
Fault :
sesē
Synonyms :
Defect, Responsibility, Misdeed, Demerit, Shift, Error, Find fault with, Blame
Defect, Responsibility, Misdeed, Demerit, Shift, Error, Find fault with, Blame
English Meaning :
(Noun : A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention)
(Verb : Put or pin the blame on)
(Noun : A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention)
(Verb : Put or pin the blame on)
Example : a fire caused by an electrical fault
a fire caused by an electrical fault
Word Example from TV Shows :
But it wasn't my FAULT.
The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 18
But it wasn't my FAULT.
The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 18
Faulty :
sese
Synonyms :
Malfunctioning, Defective, Wrong
Malfunctioning, Defective, Wrong
English Meaning :
(Adjective : )
Example : Of the 12 vehicles with serious defects two of the faulty school buses were repaired and re-tested on site before being cleared.
Of the 12 vehicles with serious defects two of the faulty school buses were repaired and re-tested on site before being cleared.
Word Example from TV Shows :
...does anyone have any final comments
on Leonard's FAULTY digestive system?
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 24
...does anyone have any final comments
on Leonard's FAULTY digestive system?
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 24
Mistake :
sesē
Synonyms :
Error, Misunderstanding, Misunderstand, Confuse with, Err, Misidentify
Error, Misunderstanding, Misunderstand, Confuse with, Err, Misidentify
English Meaning :
(Noun : A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention)
(Verb : Identify incorrectly)
(Noun : A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention)
(Verb : Identify incorrectly)
Example : We don't mistake it as a sign from God of an impending calamity.
We don't mistake it as a sign from God of an impending calamity.
Word Example from TV Shows :
We have made a horrible MISTAKE
regarding Alphas.
The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 21
We have made a horrible MISTAKE
regarding Alphas.
The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 21
Mistaken :
sese
Synonyms :
Wrong, False, Misguided, Misunderstand, Confuse with, Err, Misidentify
Wrong, False, Misguided, Misunderstand, Confuse with, Err, Misidentify
English Meaning :
(Verb : Identify incorrectly)
(Adjective : Wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment)
(Verb : Identify incorrectly)
(Adjective : Wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment)
Example : They, however, are under the mistaken impression she works for them.
They, however, are under the mistaken impression she works for them.
Word Example from TV Shows :
He doesn't want to be MISTAKEN
for a gang member.
The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 3
He doesn't want to be MISTAKEN
for a gang member.
The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 3
Morally wrong :
sese
Spurious :
sese
Synonyms :
Bogus, Unauthentic, Misbegotten, Specious
Bogus, Unauthentic, Misbegotten, Specious
English Meaning :
(Adjective : Ostensibly valid, but not actually valid)
(Adjective : Ostensibly valid, but not actually valid)
Example : And what is worse, they use their learning to invent spurious reasons for non-payment of the tax.
And what is worse, they use their learning to invent spurious reasons for non-payment of the tax.
Untrue :
sesē
Synonyms :
False, Unfaithful, Out of true
False, Unfaithful, Out of true
English Meaning :
(Adjective : Not according with the facts)
(Adjective : Not according with the facts)
Example : He knew this representation of fact to be untrue .
He knew this representation of fact to be untrue .
Word Example from TV Shows :
- Yes.
- Was your statement UNTRUE?
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 7
- Yes.
- Was your statement UNTRUE?
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 7
