Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

out-of-step

adjective

/aʊt əv stɛp/

Definition

Not in agreement or harmonious with something; not conforming to expected standards or practices.

Examples

She felt out-of-step with her colleagues’ way of thinking.
His fashion sense was considered out-of-step with current trends.
They marched out-of-step during the parade, drawing attention from the crowd.

Meaning

The phrase ‘out-of-step’ describes a situation where someone or something does not align with the general consensus or is not following the same practices as others. It can refer to differing opinions, outdated methods, or being uncoordinated in a literal or figurative sense.