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out of sorts

ADJECTIVE
in a bad humor
Synonyms


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But the Sparks’ offense also seemed a bit out of sorts, with nine turnovers in the opening half that the Aces turned into 10 points.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

So was I a little out of sorts?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

But Shiffrin has been out of sorts and now heads into the slalom at real risk of leaving northern Italy with a repeat of her Beijing Olympics disaster four years ago.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen was out of sorts and beaten 5-4 by Germany's Niko Springer, with the Dutchman missing 15 darts at double.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

Martin, remarking that I seemed out of sorts, offered to walk me back to the pub, but I declined.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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