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out of place

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective out of place has 2 senses
  1. inapposite, out of place - of an inappropriate or misapplied nature
    Antonym: apropos (indirect, via malapropos)
  2. out of place - not in a proper arrangement; "not a hair was out of place"
    Antonyms:
    arranged, ordered (indirect, via disarranged)

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Out of Place

Definition: Out of place refers to something or someone that does not belong or fit into a particular location, situation, or context.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Not suitable or appropriate for a specific environment or situation.

Example sentence: That flashy car is out of place in this small village.

Example sentence: His casual attire looked out of place at the formal event.

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Sense 2: Feeling or being uncomfortable and not fitting in with others.

Example sentence: Being the only vegetarian at the barbecue, I felt completely out of place.

Example sentence: As an introvert among extroverted colleagues, she often felt out of place.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner that does not conform or match the surrounding circumstances.

Example sentence: The painting was hung out of place, making the entire room feel unbalanced.

Example sentence: She kept glancing around nervously, feeling out of place in the crowded party.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A location or situation where something or someone does not belong.

Example sentence: The modern sculpture seemed like an out of place among the classic artworks in the museum.

Example sentence: Being an outsider, she always felt like an out of place in the tight-knit community.

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