Definitions

out of step

PHRASE

disorderly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chaotic disorganized jumbled undisciplined

WEAK

all over the place cluttered confused dislocated heterogeneous indiscriminate irregular mixed-up out of whack out-of-control scattered scrambled slovenly topsy-turvy tumult uncombed unkempt unmethodical unrestrained unsystematic untrained

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ordered organized systematic

WEAK

arranged behaved conforming disciplined manageable neat orderly systematized trim well-behaved

PHRASE

inconsistent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conflicting contrary erratic illogical incompatible irreconcilable uncertain unpredictable

WEAK

at odds at variance capricious changeable discordant discrepant dissonant fickle in conflict incoherent incongruent incongruous inconstant lubricious mercurial temperamental unstable variable warring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain definite harmonious predictable sure unchanging

WEAK

consistent consonant regular steady

PHRASE

unsystematic

Synonyms

WEAK

all over the place chaotic cluttered confused dislocated disorganized heterogeneous indiscriminate irregular jumbled messy mixed up out of line out of whack out-of-control scattered scrambled slovenly topsy-turvy tumult uncombed undisciplined unkempt unmethodical unrestrained untrained

Example Sentences

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Dr Elizabeth Nassem from the University of Bradford researches school bullying and says uniform rules, many rooted in "Victorian era" thinking, are increasingly out of step with the realities facing young people today.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Therapists who question these frameworks learn to stay quiet in meetings rather than risk being seen as insensitive or out of step.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Nvidia has been trading out of step with the wider chip sector for a while now.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

She says she connected with Eminem's work early on - especially the feeling of being out of step with the world around you and turning that alienation into music.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Not a single person was out of step.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

out of step

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