out of sorts
Related to out of sorts: feeling out of sorts
out of sorts
In an irritable, grouchy, or unhappy mood; not feeling well or in good spirits. I think something is bugging John, because he's been rather out of sorts lately. After living in Florida for so long, these awful Minnesota winters leave me feeling out of sorts.
See also: of, out, sort
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
*out of sorts
not feeling well; grumpy and irritable. (*Typically: be ~; feel ~; get ~.) I've been out of sorts for a day or two. I think I'm coming down with something. The baby is out of sorts. Maybe she's getting a new tooth.
See also: of, out, sort
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
out of sorts
Irritable, grouchy, as in Don't ask him today-he's out of sorts. This expression also implies that one's poor spirits result from feeling slightly ill. [Early 1600s] The synonym out of humor, on the other hand, used more in Britain than America, simply means "ill-tempered" or "irritable." [Mid-1600s]
See also: of, out, sort
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
out of sorts
BRITISHIf you are out of sorts, you feel slightly unwell, upset, or annoyed. He returned to his motel room feeling ill-tempered and out of sorts.
See also: of, out, sort
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
out of sorts
1 slightly unwell. 2 in low spirits; irritable.See also: of, out, sort
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
out of sorts
1. Slightly ill.
2. Irritable; cross: The teacher is out of sorts this morning.
See also: of, out, sort
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- out of humor
- out of humour
- be out of sorts
- be, feel, etc. out of sorts
- out of spirits
- feel out of sorts
- humor
- humour
- be out of humour
- feel out of humour