KILTER Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

kilter

noun

ˈkil-tər

Definition of kilter

as in shape

a state of being or fitness since I dropped my food processor, it's been all out of kilter

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Recent Examples of kilter The off-kilter production elements often function as repositories for the turmoil that Hakim’s relaxed singing and unshowy playing belie. — Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for kilter

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Noun

The wide-leg pants keep things relaxed, and the ruched waist on the knit top adds shape and makes the whole look feel more polished than a standard sweatshirt set.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
Part of its purpose, from the beginning, was not only to deliver new facts but to interpret ragged events for a nervous audience of relatively prosperous, largely white viewers who shared Wallace’s concern about the shape and tenor of the future.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

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The Singapore Shipping Association also played down the prospect of a broad withdrawal of commercial shipping from the region, suggesting operators would instead adapt to changing trade conditions.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
The team also evaluated methods for attaching sensors to storage casks, with the aim of developing installations capable of remaining in place for years under high-temperature and high-radiation conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

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