Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-touch-out-of-touch

phrase
/ˌɪn ˈtʌtʃ/ – /ˌaʊt-əv-ˈtʌtʃ/
Definition
The state of being connected or disconnected from current trends, events, or feelings.
Examples
  • She always stays in-touch with the latest fashion trends.
  • His out-of-touch comments revealed he hadn’t followed the news in a while.
Meaning
Being informed and aware of what is happening (in-touch) or being unaware and disconnected (out-of-touch).
Synonyms
  • Connected
  • Aware
  • Oblivious
  • Disconnected