in left field

ADJECTIVE

quirky

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bizarre idiosyncratic odd off-the-wall peculiar strange unconventional unusual wacky weird

WEAK

far-out freakish freaky kinky out of the ordinary outre unorthodox way-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common familiar normal regular standard usual

WEAK

conventional

Example Sentences

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In Hernández’s absence, Alex Call and Ward are expected to share time in left field in what Roberts said won’t be a “complete platoon.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

JJ has become an important part of his team, starting in left field while batting No. 9 in the order.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In the top of the sixth, he broke a 3-3 tie by sending a hanging slider from closer Jack Champlin over the fence in left field for a two-run home run.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

You all ripped the Dodgers for standing fairly pat at the trade deadline, despite glaring holes in left field and in the bullpen.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2025

I told her I didn’t have anybody in left field.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

in left field

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