tilted
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
leaning to one side rather than being straight or level.
positioned at an angle; inclined or slanted away from a vertical or horizontal plane.
Simple“The picture on the wall was slightly tilted to the left.”
In context“The geologist noted that the sedimentary layers were tilted at a forty-five-degree angle, suggesting significant tectonic activity in the region's past.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
feeling angry or frustrated because you are losing, which makes you play even worse.
experiencing a state of mental or emotional confusion and frustration, typically after a series of losses, resulting in suboptimal decision-making.
Simple“After losing three matches in a row, he got tilted and started making silly mistakes.”
In context“The professional poker player recognized he was becoming tilted after the bad beat and decided to leave the table to avoid further losses.”
UsageCommonly used in competitive gaming, poker, and sports contexts.
Teacher's tipThis sense originated in pinball (when a player physically tilts the machine) but is now ubiquitous in online gaming culture.
Synonyms
“President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.”
“They had flies track a plume tilted 45 degrees, then abruptly flipped it to the opposite 45-degree angle.”