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out of place

out of place

 
See:
place
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: in a wrong, unfitting, or untypical location.
It was obvious that someone had been in her office, because everything on her desk was out of place.The antique chair looked out of place among all the modern furniture in the living room.I don't know how to act at these fancy parties and I always feel out of place.
synonyms:
dislocated, misplaced
similar words:
topsy-turvy, untidy
definition 2: not fitting or appropriate.
That remark was out of place, and I think you should apologize.
synonyms:
improper, inappropriate, incongruous, unseemly, unsuitable
similar words:
out of bounds