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phraseIf someone or something seems out of place in a particular situation, they do not seem to belong there or to be suitable for that situation. I felt out of place in my suit and tie. Her use of the word hate sounded strange and out of place. Synonyms: incongruous, uncomfortable, uneasy, ill at ease More Synonyms of out of place See full dictionary entry for placenot in the correct place Everything was neatly arranged. There was no sign of anything out of place. seeming wrong in a particular situation The man seemed somehow out of place at a gallery opening. He looked more earnestthan elegant. Synonyms of 'out of place'out of position, messy, out of order, in disarray incongruous, uncomfortable, uneasy, ill at ease inappropriate, wrong, unsuitable, improper More Synonyms of out of place Chinese translation of 'out of place' - (in wrong place)
不在应(應)在的地方 (bù zài yīng zài de dìfang) - (= inappropriate)
不适(適)当(當)的 (bù shìdàng de)
See place (sense 10) Nearby words ofout of place - out of loyalty to sb
- out of necessity
- out of order
- out of place
- out of range
- out of reach
- out of sb's league
Related terms ofout of place - to feel out of place
- not a hair out of place
Definition in or out of the proper or customary position Not a strand of her sleek hair was out of place. Synonyms out of position messy in disarray in a mess in disorder disarranged I felt out of place in my suit and tie. One word out of place may kill the whole peace process. Additional synonymsDefinition unable to relax He seemed ill at ease in my company. Synonyms uncomfortable, nervous, tense, strange, wired (slang), disturbed, anxious, awkward, uneasy, unsettled, faltering, unsure, restless, out of place, self-conscious, hesitant, disquieted, edgy, on edge, twitchy (informal), on tenterhooks, fidgety, unquiet, like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), unrelaxed, on pins and needles (informal) I maintain that I have done nothing improper. Synonyms inappropriate, unfit, unsuitable, out of place, unwarranted, incongruous, unsuited, ill-timed, uncalled-for, inopportune, inapplicable, unseasonable, inapt, infelicitous, inapposite, malapropos Definition not following the rules or customary procedure Don't you think that remark was a bit out of order? Synonyms improper, wrong, unsuitable, not done, not on (informal), unfitting, vulgar, out of place, unseemly, untoward, unbecoming, impolite, off-colour, out of turn, uncalled-for, not cricket (informal), indelicate, indecorousNearby words ofout of place - out of kilter
- out of luck
- out of order
- out of place
- out of practice
- out of print
- out of service
Additional synonymsDefinition causing discomfort or unease The request for money made them feel uncomfortable. Synonyms uneasy, troubled, disturbed, embarrassed, distressed, awkward, out of place, self-conscious, disquieted, ill at ease, discomfited, like a fish out of water Definition (of a person) anxious or apprehensive He looked uneasy and refused to answer questions. Synonyms anxious, worried, troubled, upset, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, uncomfortable, unsettled, impatient, restless, agitated, apprehensive, edgy, jittery (informal), perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, restive, twitchy (informal), like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), discomposed Definition not according to expected standards of behaviour It would be unseemly for judges to receive pay increases. Synonyms improper, inappropriate, unsuitable, out of place, undignified, disreputable, unbecoming, unrefined, out of keeping, discreditable, indelicate, in poor taste, indecorous, unbefitting Definition not right or appropriate for a particular purpose Amy's shoes were unsuitable for walking any distance. Synonyms inappropriate, unacceptable, unfit, unfitting, out of place, improper, incompatible, ineligible, incongruous, unseemly, out of character, unsuited, unbecoming, out of keeping, unseasonable, unbefitting, inapt, infelicitous, inappositeDefinition out of the ordinary Synonyms unseemly, inappropriate, unfitting, unsuitable, out of place, improper, unbecoming, indecorousDefinition not intended or appropriate I'm always embarrassing myself by saying the wrong thing. Synonyms inappropriate, incorrect, unfitting, unsuitable, unhappy, not done, unacceptable, undesirable, improper, unconventional, incongruous, unseemly, unbecoming, indecorous, inapt, infelicitous, malapropos |