Meanings
An emotional state where someone is in a bad mood because he/she has been offended by or taken exception (objected) to some action. This action usually involves being seen in an inferior light to another person.
Example Sentences
1
My sister had her nose out of joint when she found out I got the promotion.
2
The boss got his nose out of joint when his assistant showed up late.
3
I didn't want to stick my nose out of joint, so I stayed out of the argument.
4
She had her nose out of joint after being excluded from the party.
5
He always has his nose out of joint when somebody disagrees with him.
