off-kilter — not in perfect balance; askew or crooked
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not in perfect balance; askew or crooked
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɔːf ˈkɪltər/
Korean meaning: 균형이 맞지 않는, 비뚤어진
Korean pronunciation: 오프**킬**터
Example Sentences
- After spinning around ten times, everything looked off-kilter to me.
- The director's off-kilter style made the romantic comedy unexpectedly hilarious.
- My cat's off-kilter personality includes sleeping in the sink and meowing at invisible enemies.
off-kilter
ADJECTIVE//ˌɔːf ˈkɪltər//
not in perfect balance; askew or crooked
not in perfect balance; askew or crooked
An off-kilter filter reveals no perfect shelter
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기 후반에 등장한 표현으로, 'off'(벗어난)와 'kilter'(균형, 좋은 상태)가 결합되었습니다. 'kilter'는 17세기 영어 방언에서 '좋은 상태, 균형'을 의미했습니다.
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📝Examples
“After spinning around ten times, everything looked off-kilter to me.”
“The director's off-kilter style made the romantic comedy unexpectedly hilarious.”
“My cat's off-kilter personality includes sleeping in the sink and meowing at invisible enemies.”
“The whole day felt off-kilter when I accidentally wore my shirt inside out to work.”
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