out-of-joint

Example Sentences

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“You get these two incredibly intelligent misfits who are out of joint with the social world that they’re in,” Fiennes says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

ANSWER: We do vital research that shows the potential harms of online platforms, and we know that that puts the noses out of joint for some very powerful people.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

In short: The whole framework of this trip has slipped wildly out of joint since it was planned two months ago.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2024

Doja Cat put some fans' noses slightly out of joint when she said her previous two albums were nothing more than money-making exercises, and effectively mocked people for enjoying them.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2023

I wondered if the other children might have their noses out of joint a bit about the baby, but they all adore her.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson