Pronunciation: /aʊt ʌv ˈkɪltər/
noun a state of disorder or imbalance
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
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.
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.
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