Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

out-of-touch

Adjective
/ˌaʊt əv ˈtʌtʃ/
Definition
Not having knowledge or awareness of the current situation or trends.
Examples
  • The manager was out-of-touch with the concerns of his employees.
  • Her opinions seemed out-of-touch with the modern ideas being discussed.
  • Politicians can sometimes be out-of-touch with the everyday lives of citizens.
Meaning
To be disconnected from what is happening in the world or within a certain field.
Synonyms
  • Disconnected
  • Uninformed
  • Isolated
  • Oblivious
  • Unsophisticated