Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-joint
Adjective
/ˈaʊt əv dʒɔɪnt/
Definition
Dislocated or not in its proper position.
Examples
- After the accident, his shoulder was out-of-joint.
- The team’s dynamics were out-of-joint after the sudden change in leadership.
Meaning
The term ‘out-of-joint’ is often used to describe something that is not aligned or functioning as it should, particularly in reference to physical joints or figurative situations.
Synonyms
- dislocated
- misaligned
- unsettled
