out of joint

phrase

Synonyms of out of jointnext
1
a
of a bone : having the head slipped from its socket
b
: at variance
2
b
: being out of humor : dissatisfied
losing put him out of joint

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“Out of joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20of%20joint. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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