Thrown-off
The adjective 'thrown-off' describes a state of being confused, disconcerted, or made uncertain, often due to unexpected circumstances or a sudden change.
It implies a temporary disruption of one's composure, focus, or plan. This can result from an unexpected question, a challenging situation, or a misleading piece of information.
The feeling is typically one of being unsettled or slightly disoriented, leading to a hesitancy or shift in behavior.
It may also express the act of having something that was supposed to have worked, not working, which may be due to being poorly made.
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Thrown-off meaning with examples
- The sudden power outage *threw* the students *off*, disrupting their study session and leaving them scrambling for flashlights. They were initially unsure how to proceed.
- The unexpected interruption *threw* her *off* during her speech. She paused, gathered her thoughts, and continued, but her delivery was less smooth.
- The trick question *threw* me *off*, and I answered incorrectly because the wording led me down the wrong path.
- The poorly calibrated instrument *threw* the experiment *off*, resulting in inaccurate data and requiring a complete re-calibration.
- Hearing the news *threw* him *off*, and he struggled to maintain his usual level of confidence during the meeting, and he was unsure what to do.