off-limits

[awf-lim-its, of-] / ˈɔfˈlɪm ɪts, ˈɒf- /

ADJECTIVE

not allowed; prohibited

Synonyms

STRONGEST

banned barred illegal prohibited restricted

WEAK

against the law forbidden illicit impermissible no-no not allowed not permitted out of bounds outlawed taboo unlawful verboten

Antonyms

STRONG

allowed permitted

Example Sentences

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A second-generation model is being built in another off-limits part of the facility.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Trading on Hyperliquid and Trade.xyz is currently off-limits to investors based in the U.S. for regulatory reasons.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

In another provision, computer use would be off-limits between classes and during lunch and recess.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

At minimum, markets on mortality and bodily harm should be off-limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

There was no boundary he couldn’t touch, no field off-limits, no end to what was possible.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

off-limits

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