Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-sync
adjective
ˈaʊt əv sɪŋk
Definition
Not in harmony or not coordinated; occurring at different times or in a way that is not synchronized.
Examples
- The video and audio were out-of-sync during the playback, causing confusion.
- The schedules of the two departments were out-of-sync, leading to missed meetings.
- Her feelings seemed out-of-sync with the cheerful atmosphere at the party.
Meaning
When something is described as out-of-sync, it means it is not operating in alignment with something else or is not in the correct timing with it.
Synonyms
- unsynchronized
- disjointed
- uncoordinated
- mismatched
