Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-it
adjective
/ˌaʊt əv ˈɪt/
Definition
Not aware of what is happening; unable to think clearly or be engaged.
Examples
- After the long flight, I felt totally out-of-it and couldn’t follow the conversation.
- She seemed out-of-it during the meeting, missing all the important points discussed.
- He was so tired that he appeared out-of-it and struggled to stay focused on the task at hand.
Meaning
Feeling disconnected from the current situation or lacking awareness; often used to describe someone who is confused or not participating mentally.
Synonyms
- disoriented
- confused
- absent-minded
- unaware
