Out of place
adjective
Not in the right place, or making a place or situation feel uncomfortable.
I felt out of place among her wealthy and sophisticated friends.
Often appears as...
- feel out of place
- look out of place
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Not suitable in a particular condition or situation.
His remarks were completely out of place at such a serious meeting.
Often appears as...
- remarks are out of place
- behaviour is out of place
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Uncomfortably isolated or unfamiliar, especially in a new social situation.
As a city boy I felt out of place in the countryside.
Often appears as...
- feel out of place
- be out of place
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Not in the right place, or making a place or situation feel uncomfortable.
I felt out of place among her wealthy and sophisticated friends.
Often appears as...
- feel out of place
- look out of place
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Not suitable in a particular condition or situation.
His remarks were completely out of place at such a serious meeting.
Often appears as...
- remarks are out of place
- behaviour is out of place
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Uncomfortably isolated or unfamiliar, especially in a new social situation.
As a city boy I felt out of place in the countryside.
Often appears as...
- feel out of place
- be out of place
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Social Discomfort
Use when describing feelings of not fitting in due to differences in social background or status.
At the gala, his casual attire made him feel out of place.
Pro Tip 2/2Environmental Contrast
Use when someone or something contrasts strongly with the surrounding environment.
The modern sculpture looked out of place in the medieval village.
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