Definitions

off-year

NOUN

unsuitable timing

Synonyms

WEAK

contretemps evil hour inopportune moment poor timing unfortunate time unlucky day unlucky hour unsuitable time

Example Sentences

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In a normal political environment, off-year elections have limited value in predicting the following year’s midterms.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2025

Just two years ago, in a similar off-year election, Democrats held the governorship in Kentucky, when Andy Beshear won a second term.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2025

Four states hold off-year elections on November 4, including New York, where a dramatic mayoral race will determine who runs the country's most populous city.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

Presidential elections historically draw a far greater turnout than off-year elections, and 2024 is bound to be no different.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

Every President in the off-year election urges the election of a Congress of his own party.

From Woodrow Wilson's Administration and Achievements by Lord, Frank B.