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off-base
[awf-beys, of-] 
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aberrant
[uh-ber-uhnt, ab-er-]
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| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not normal; varying from the usual |
| Synonyms: | abnormal, atypical, bizarre, deviant, different, flaky*, mental*, nonstandard, odd, off-base, off-color, out of line, peculiar, psycho, strange, unusual, weird |
| Antonyms: | normal, same, true |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | disorderly |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | causing trouble; unlawful |
| Synonyms: | boisterous, disobedient, disruptive, drunk, fractious, indisciplined, intemperate, noisy, obstreperous, off-base, on-a-tear, out-of-line, out-of-order, raucous, rebellious, refractory, riotous, rowdy, stormy, termagant, tumultous/tumultuous, turbulent, uncompliant, uncontrollable, ungovernable, unmanageable, unruly, wayward |
| Antonyms: | behaved, conforming, disciplined, manageable, orderly, well-behaved |
| Main Entry: | disruptive |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | causing trouble, confusion |
| Synonyms: | disorderly, distracting, disturbing, obstreperous, off-base, out-of-line, out-of-order, rowdy, troublemaking, troublesome, unruly, unsettling, upsetting |
| Antonyms: | calming, disciplined, settling, soothing, well-behaved |
| Main Entry: | improper |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not suitable |
| Synonyms: | abnormal, at odds, awkward, bad form, discordant, discrepant, erroneous, false, ill-advised, ill-timed, imprudent, inaccurate, inadmissible, inadvisable, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, inexpedient, infelicitous, inharmonious, inopportune, irregular, ludicrous, malapropos, odd, off-base, out-of-place, out-of-season, preposterous, unapt, unbefitting, uncalled-for, uncomely, undue, unfit, unfitting, unseasonable, unsuitable, unsuited, untimely, unwarranted, wrong |
| Antonyms: | appropriate, correct, fitting, proper, right, suitable |
| Main Entry: | impudent |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | bold, shameless |
| Synonyms: | arrant, audacious, barefaced, blatant, boldfaced, brassy, brazen, bumptious, cheeky*, cocky*, contumelious, cool*, flip*, forward, fresh, immodest, impertinent, insolent, nervy, off-base, overbold, pert, presumptuous, procacious, rude, sassy*, saucy*, smart*, smart-alecky, unabashed, unblushing, wise* |
| Antonyms: | humble, modest, polite, retiring |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | insolent |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | bold, disrespectful |
| Synonyms: | abusive, arrogant, barefaced, brassy, brazen, breezy, contemptuous, contumelious, dictatorial, discourteous, disdainful, flip*, fresh, imperative, impertinent, impolite, impudent, insubordinate, insulting, magisterial, nervy, off-base, offensive, out-of-line, overbearing, peremptory, pert, procacious, put down, rude, sassy*, saucy*, smart, smart-alecky, uncivil, ungracious |
| Antonyms: | cowardly, humble, modest, polite, respectful, servile |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | risqué |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | improper, referring to sex |
| Synonyms: | X-rated, amoral, bawdy*, blue*, breezy, crude, daring, dirty, earthy, erotic, filthy*, foul, gross*, hot*, immodest, immoral, indecent, indecorous, indelicate, indiscreet, inelegant, lewd, lurid, naughty, obscene, off-base, off-color, offensive, out-of-line, provocative, purple*, racy, raw, ribald, salacious, salty, shady, sizzling, smart, smutty, spicy*, suggestive, unrefined, vulgar, wanton, warm, wicked |
| Antonyms: | acceptable, decent, moral, proper |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | unfounded |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not based on fact |
| Synonyms: | baseless, bottomless, deceptive, fabricated, fallacious, false, foundationless, gratuitous, groundless, idle, illogical, mendacious, misleading, off-base, spurious, trumped up, uncalled-for, unjustified, unproven, unreal, unsubstantiated, untrue, untruthful, unwarranted, vain, without basis, without foundation |
| Antonyms: | founded, justified, proven, substantiated, supported |
| Main Entry: | malapert |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | impudent |
| Synonyms: | arrant, assuming, assumptive, audacious, barefaced, blatant, bold, boldfaced, brash, brassy, brazen, bumptious, cheeky*, cocky*, contumelious, cool*, disrespectful, familiar, flip*, flippant, forward, fresh, immodest, impertinent, insolent, nervy, off-base, overbold, overconfident, pert, presuming, presumptuous, procacious, pushy, rude, sassy*, saucy*, smart*, smart-alecky, unabashed, unblushing, wise* |
* = informal/non-formal usage
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
Copyright © 2012 by the Philip Lief Group.
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