The term 'out of whack' is used to describe something that is not in its proper state or functioning correctly. This can be expressed in many different ways, such as 'COCKEYED' (8 letters), 'AMISS' (5 letters), 'ASKEW' (5 letters), 'OFF' (3 letters), 'ATILT' (5 letters), 'AWRY' (4 letters), 'HAYWIRE' (7 letters), 'inamess' (7 letters), 'UNUSABLE' (8 letters), 'kerflooey' (9 letters), and 'offcenter' (9 letters). All of these words are used to describe something that is out of order, not working properly, or not in its intended state.