How to use the word take amiss in a sentence
It was greatly taken amiss that they were not to be seen in the bombed vicinities.
The gouvernante spoke to Rolandine on the subject, telling her that it was taken amiss that she should be on such familiar terms with a man who was neither rich enough to marry her, nor good-looking enough to be loved.
But the SD added that in the areas tormented by allied bombing the trust of the people was expressed ‘with more reserve’, and non-attendance at the celebrations was carefully excused by saying ‘that it shouldn’t be taken amiss if, despite all our love for the Führer, we can’t celebrate his birthday this year with the usual joy’.
I suggest you will not take amiss the suggestion of a suitable restorative.’