out of sorts — feeling slightly unwell, irritable, or not in one's usual good spirits
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling slightly unwell, irritable, or not in one's usual good spirits
Pronunciation (IPA): /aʊt əv sɔrts/
Korean meaning: 몸이 좀 안 좋거나 기분이 언짢은, 컨디션이 좋지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 아웃 **오브** **소르츠**
Example Sentences
- My cat has been out of sorts ever since I rearranged the furniture.
- The usually cheerful receptionist seemed out of sorts today.
- I'm feeling a bit out of sorts - maybe I need more coffee.
out of sorts
ADJECTIVE//aʊt əv sɔrts//
feeling slightly unwell, irritable, or not in one's usual good spirits
feeling slightly unwell, irritable, or not in one's usual good spirits
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Out of sorts, can't play sports on any courts
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Origin
16세기부터 사용된 표현으로, 'sort'는 원래 '종류, 부류'를 의미했는데, 'out of sorts'는 말 그대로 '정상적인 부류에서 벗어난' 상태를 뜻했습니다. 마치 퍼즐 조각이 제자리를 찾지 못한 것처럼 말이죠.
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“My cat has been out of sorts ever since I rearranged the furniture.”
“The usually cheerful receptionist seemed out of sorts today.”
“I'm feeling a bit out of sorts - maybe I need more coffee.”
“After the long flight, everyone was out of sorts for days.”
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