Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

off-base

idiomatic expression
/ˈɔːf beɪs/
Definition
Not correct or accurate; mistaken or misinformed.
Examples
  • The manager was off-base when he thought the project would be completed ahead of schedule.
  • Her assumptions about the team’s reaction were completely off-base.
  • If you’re off-base with your theories, you might misinterpret the data.
Meaning
When someone is described as off-base, it means their thoughts, actions, or beliefs do not align with reality or the truth.
Synonyms
  • incorrect
  • misguided
  • off-target
  • ill-informed