Definitions

in left field

ADJECTIVE

quirky

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bizarre idiosyncratic odd off-the-wall peculiar strange unconventional unusual wacky weird

WEAK

far-out freakish freaky kinky out of the ordinary outre unorthodox way-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common familiar normal regular standard usual

WEAK

conventional

Example Sentences

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The Dodgers minimized Hernández’s defensive exposure last year by playing him most often in left field, with Mookie Betts in right field.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2025

“Teo played the season last year in left field, so we’ve shown that we can win a championship with him in left field,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

“We’re in a sprint now,” said Michael Conforto, who had two hits and made two outstanding plays in left field.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

Hernández said he expected to start in left field Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

“After being with me. Except one. A very cynical man. Phil Resch. And he’s nutty; he works out in left field on his own.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

in left field

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