Synonyms of kilter

kilter

noun

ˈkil-tər 

as in shape

a state of being or fitness

since I dropped my food processor, it's been all out of kilter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shape
• health
• condition
• repair
• form
• order
• keeping
• fettle
• estate
• trim
• practice
• nick
• situation
• phase
• posture
• stage
• pass
• footing
• status
• picture
• standing
• scene
• rank

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disorder
• disrepair

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kilter

Bernstine’s every line reading is off-kilter and off-putting, making her worrisome one moment, badass the next, and frequently hilarious. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

As Penny tries to regain her parents’ trust and right the world that’s been thrown off-kilter, she’s pulled into a series of unexpected adventures that test her courage and identity. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026

But the constant attacking hadn’t paid off by the 20-minute mark, with Paraguay still defending well and France being just slightly off kilter with its passing in the final third of the pitch. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

However, Trump has, for many decades, believes in unpredictability — making sudden shifts to put others in a negotiation off kilter. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026