out-of-order
Needing a fix
Out-of-order describes something not functioning properly or not in the correct sequence.
A machine that's out of order is broken: The elevator is out of order.
Items out of order are arranged incorrectly: These files are completely out of order.
Behavior that's out of order violates rules or decorum: The chairman ruled the motion out of order.
In British usage, calling someone's conduct out of order means it's unacceptable or inappropriate.
Operating incorrectly or failing
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- faultyHaving defects or errors
- inoperativeNot able to function
- nonfunctionalNot performing its purpose
busted · kaput · glitchy · dysfunctional · unserviceable · broken-down · crashed · down
Disordered, lacking arrangement
- scrambledMixed into disorder
- shuffledMixed into disorder
- transposedSwitched the arrangement of
- reversedFlipped to opposite orientation
misplaced · rearranged · missequenced · swapped · inverted · mixed-up · backward · unsorted
Not accessible now
- inaccessibleCannot be reached
- offlineNot internet-connected
- suspendedHalted or hanging temporarily
- deactivatedRendered inoperative
unreachable · out-of-service · nonoperational · off-limits · inoperable
Not suitable or fitting
- unacceptableNot meeting required standards
- unseemlyInappropriate for the occasion
- improperLacking in propriety
- irregularDeviating from normal patterns
uncalled-for · breach · violation · transgression · premature · untimely
malfunctioning
Operating incorrectly or failing
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- faultyHaving defects or errors
- inoperativeNot able to function
nonfunctional · busted · kaput · glitchy · dysfunctional · unserviceable · broken-down · crashed · down · haywire
jumbled
Disordered, lacking arrangement
- scrambledMixed into disorder
- shuffledMixed into disorder
- transposedSwitched the arrangement of
reversed · misplaced · rearranged · missequenced · swapped · inverted · mixed-up · backward · unsorted · disarranged
closed
Not accessible now
- inaccessibleCannot be reached
- offlineNot internet-connected
- suspendedHalted or hanging temporarily
deactivated · unreachable · out-of-service · nonoperational · off-limits · inoperable
inappropriate
Not suitable or fitting
- unacceptableNot meeting required standards
- unseemlyInappropriate for the occasion
- improperLacking in propriety
irregular · uncalled-for · breach · violation · transgression · premature · untimely
- disorderedchaotic, disorganized, jumbled, messy, scrambled
- processorsCPU, processor, Intel Core, microprocessor, Pentium
out-of-orderworking
In active function
functional · operational · in working order · functioning · in service
out-of-orderin order
Arranged as intended
sequential · ordered · arranged · sorted · organized
out-of-orderin order
Arranged as intended
proper · appropriate · permissible · legitimate · sanctioned
order, ordered, disorder, orderly, ordering, disordered, reorder, reordering, reordered