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View definitions for out of place

out of place

phrase as in extraneous

phrase as in untoward

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"I felt so stupid and out of place for not knowing private schools existed and so it affected my academic ability," she said.

From BBC

That might explain why these tech titans can look slightly out of place in gold chains and oversized jackets, Mair said.

From Salon

Getting seasoned operagoer Phillip to open up is the goal, so Elsbeth needs to look out of place without alienating the suspect.

I felt as conspicuously white and out of place as I’ve ever felt in my life.

From Salon

She described the joke as "deeply offensive" and said the routine felt "wildly out of place" - and implored her fellow Republicans to engage in "thoughtful and respectful conversations".

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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