Amiss and Appropriate

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Amiss adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

Usage example: official recognition would not be amiss after that spectacular effort

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Appropriate is an antonym for amiss in wrong topic.

Appropriate adjective - Meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation.

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Amiss is an antonym for appropriate.

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