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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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With Ivorian prices out of step with the world market price, exporters have delayed purchases in recent months, while some buyers have offered lower prices in return for immediate payment, sources have told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Woods denounced the gas chamber just as others in Arizona had once denounced hanging, saying that it was barbaric and out of step with modern standards of justice.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey described Sir Jim's comments as "totally wrong" and "totally out of step with British values", also calling on him to apologise.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Microsoft has been a frustrating stock for the bulls, who see its recent underperformance as out of step with a string of positive financial results.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

It’s such a normal sound, so completely out of step with the high drama of the last two days.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black