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amiss vs malfunctioning

malfunctioning vs amiss

amiss and malfunctioning both are adjectives.

amiss is an adverb but malfunctioning is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
amiss No Yes No Yes
malfunctioning No Yes No No
amiss (adjective) malfunctioning (adjective)
not functioning properly not performing or able to perform its regular function
amiss (adverb) malfunctioning (adverb)
away from the correct or expected course
in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner
in an imperfect or faulty way
Difference between amiss and malfunctioning

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