be out of sorts

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Rangnick will also have noted that for all United's defensive intentions in that first half, they were careless in possession and invited Chelsea pressure, especially Bruno Fernandes as he continues to be out of sorts.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2021

But on L'Bawpfey these men of the Church had reason to be out of sorts.

From Rastignac the Devil by Farmer, Philip José

I know I must be out of sorts, because all day yesterday I was wretched and miserable at my misspent life and squandered abilities.

From A Rent In A Cloud by Lever, Charles James

Surely Selby must be out of sorts to talk like that.

From The Cock-House at Fellsgarth by Reed, Talbot Baines

"I'm sorry, Mademoiselle Rose, to be out of sorts, but I feel very upset."

From A Royal Prisoner by Souvestre, Pierre