kilter (ˈkɪltə
) or kelter
Definitions
noun
- working order or alignment (esp in the phrases off kilter, out of kilter)
Word Origin
C17: origin unknownSynonyms
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incompatible,
conflicting,
contrary,
at odds,
contradictory,
inconsistent,
in conflict
incongruous,
discordant,
incoherent,
out of step,
irreconcilable,
at variance,
discrepant,
inconstant,
Usage examples
Stefan looks like he has been slightly thrown off kilter again.
, THE CHEEK PERFORATION DANCE (2002)A steadily-deteriorating fiscal balance throws all macroeconomic variables out of kilter.
Business Today (2000)But in the second race because the blade was off kilter I had about eight little bobbles.
CBC (2004)Scales of justice out of kilter By Steven King email: featureseditor@belfasttelegraph.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)Their lines of sight can be out of kilter by as much as 30 degrees, making it impossible for them to be `watching' the same dream image.
, COUNTING SHEEP: The Science and Pleasures of Sleep and Dreams (2002)