out of whack

adjective4

1. •
   (informal) Wrong, broken.

   • In its hearty directness, “Winner” suggests that being mad as hell at a system that’s out of whack is as American as Hollywood itself. — 2024
2. •
   (informal) Not in proper balance; unbalanced.

   • Our priorities have gotten out of whack.
3. •
   (informal) Not in proper alignment.

   • The floor is so out of whack that the door hits it when opened.
4. •
   (informal) Not working or operating properly.

   • My banged-up left knee is out of whack.