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out of whack

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective out of whack has 1 sense
  1. out of whack - out of balance or out of adjustment; "the front wheel of my bicycle is out of whack"
    Antonym:
    functioning (indirect, via malfunctioning)

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Out of Whack

Definition:

Adjective phrase

Not in proper order or functioning correctly; out of alignment or balance.

Sense 1:

Out of place or disorganized.

Example sentence: The books on the shelf were out of whack after the earthquake.

Sense 2:

Not working in the usual or expected way; malfunctioning.

Example sentence: The alarm clock is out of whack, so it doesn't ring in the morning.

Sense 3:

Unfair or unjust.

Example sentence: The grading system seems to be out of whack, as some students get higher marks for the same effort.

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