HyperDic: out_of_place

English > 2 senses of the expression out of place:
ADJECTIVEallout of place, inappositeof an inappropriate or misapplied nature
ADVERBallout of placein a setting where one is or feels inappropriate or incongruous
English > out of place: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf an inappropriate or misapplied nature.
Synonyminapposite
BroadermalaproposOf an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature
Spanishinapropiado, inoportuno
Catalaninapropiat, inoportú
English > out of place: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningIn a setting where one is or feels inappropriate or incongruous.
Example"he felt out of place in the lingerie shop"
Catalanfora de lloc

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