Definitions for out of place

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. inapposite, out of place(adverb)

    of an inappropriate or misapplied nature

  2. out of place(adverb)

    in a setting where one is or feels inappropriate or incongruous

    "he felt out of place in the lingerie shop"

Wiktionary

  1. out of place(Adjective)

    Not in the proper situation or arrangement, or inappropriate for the circumstances.


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Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

out of place(noun)

not suitable (to the occasion etc)

His clothes are quite out of place at a formal dinner.

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