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out or keeping

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective out or keeping has 1 sense
  1. inappropriate, incompatible, out or keeping, unfitting - not in keeping with what is correct or proper; "completely inappropriate behavior"
    Antonyms: congruous, congruent (indirect, via incongruous)

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Out or Keeping

Description:

Out of keeping refers to something that is inappropriate or doesn't fit well with the surroundings, expectations, or a particular situation.

Examples:

Noun:

The flashy and modern design of the new building is completely out of keeping with the historic neighborhood.

His behavior at the formal dinner was completely out of keeping and embarrassed his colleagues.

Adjective:

The casual attire she wore to the wedding was out of keeping with the formal dress code.

The extravagant decorations were out of keeping with the simple and modest theme of the event.

Verb:

She deliberately chose loud and aggressive music to play at the elegant reception, thus out of keeping with the ambiance.

As the CEO, it is his responsibility to ensure that company policies are not out of keeping with legal regulations.

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