offside

[awf-sahyd, of-] / ˈɔfˈsaɪd, ˈɒf- /

ADJECTIVE

off base

Synonyms

STRONGEST

erroneous inaccurate mistaken sadly mistaken wrong

STRONG

amiss improper inappropriate unsuitable

WEAK

beside the point inapt malapropos out in left field out of line unconnected unrelated

ADJECTIVE

risqué

Synonyms

WEAK

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

Example Sentences

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A potential red card for Lucas Digne for a challenge on Jacob Murphy was also missed, along with a possible offside against Dan Burn on Newcastle's equaliser.

From BBC

After a couple of offside goals being allowed, a blatant penalty not being awarded plus various other controversial decisions, the weekend certainly brought the subject back into the public eye.

From BBC

The outrageous offloading game of France was almost rewarded with a try for wing Attissogbe, following a clever Dupont chip kick but it was ruled out for offside.

From BBC

A marginal VAR offside decision caused a fair amount of controversy for Newcastle in midweek.

From BBC

"I stand behind those guys. They always play with a lot of integrity, and they would never knowingly do anything that was offside from the rules."

From Barron's

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