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January 04, 2020 Word of the Day

out of sorts /ˈaʊt əv ˈsoɚts/ idiom
out of sorts
/ˈaʊt əv ˈsoɚts/
idiom
The child is feeling out of sorts.
The child is feeling out of sorts.
Definition of OUT OF SORTS

1 : somewhat angry or unhappy

  • My boss is (feeling) out of sorts today.

2 : somewhat ill

  • I don't know what's wrong with me, but I'm feeling a little out of sorts.

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