Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

out-of-practice

Adjective

/ˌaʊt əv ˈpræktɪs/

Definition

Not having practiced a particular skill or activity for a period of time, leading to a decrease in proficiency.

Examples

After years of not playing the piano, she felt a bit out-of-practice during her first lesson.
He was out-of-practice with his public speaking skills after not addressing an audience for months.

Meaning

When someone is referred to as ‘out-of-practice’, it means they have not engaged in a certain activity, skill, or profession for a while, and consequently, their ability to perform that activity may have diminished.