Out Of Kilter

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /aʊt ʌv ˈkɪltər/

Definitions of out of kilter

noun a state of disorder or imbalance

Example Sentences

A1 The table was out of kilter and wobbled when I put my drink on it.

A2 The project timeline was out of kilter due to unexpected delays.

B1 The team's communication was out of kilter, leading to misunderstandings.

B2 The company's financials were out of kilter, requiring a complete restructuring.

C1 The political system was out of kilter, causing widespread unrest.

C2 The global economy was out of kilter, prompting drastic measures to stabilize it.

adverb not functioning correctly or properly

Example Sentences

A1 The picture on the wall is out of kilter.

A2 The shelf was out of kilter and needed to be adjusted.

B1 The project timeline was out of kilter due to unexpected delays.

B2 His emotions were out of kilter after the argument.

C1 The economy was out of kilter and needed major reforms.

C2 The political system was out of kilter, causing unrest among the population.

Examples of out of kilter in a Sentence

formal The project timeline was out of kilter due to unexpected delays.

informal The party was really out of kilter because of the bad weather.

slang His outfit was completely out of kilter with the dress code.

figurative Her emotions were out of kilter after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of out of kilter

past tense

was out of kilter

plural

out of kilters

comparative

more out of kilter

superlative

most out of kilter

present tense

is out of kilter

future tense

will be out of kilter

perfect tense

has been out of kilter

continuous tense

is being out of kilter

singular

out of kilter

positive degree

out of kilter

infinitive

to be out of kilter

gerund

being out of kilter

participle

out of kiltered

Origin and Evolution of out of kilter

First Known Use: 1839 year
Language of Origin: Scottish
Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'out of kilter' is believed to come from the Scottish word 'kilter' which means 'proper arrangement or order'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'out of kilter' has evolved to mean something that is not functioning correctly or is out of balance.