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
