Antonyms for off-base

Grammar : Adj

Spell : awf-beys, of-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔfˈbeɪs, ˈɒf-

Definition of off-base

Origin : "unawares," 1936, American English, from off (adv.) + base (n.); a figurative extension from baseball sense of "not in the right position" (1898), from notion of a baserunner being picked off while taking a lead.

As in improper : adj not suitable
As in impudent : adj bold, shameless
As in insolent : adj bold, disrespectful
As in risqué : adj improper, referring to sex
As in unfounded : adj not based on fact
As in aberrant : adj not normal; varying from the usual
As in malapert : adj impudent
As in smart-alecky : adj impudent
As in snippety : adj impudent
As in unapt : adj improper
As in unbefitting : adj improper
As in uppish : adj impudent
As in abnormal : adj different from standard or norm
As in disorderly : adj causing trouble; unlawful
As in disruptive : adj causing trouble, confusion

Example sentences :

These excuses for not dealing with off-base discrimination continued throughout the decade.
Extract from : « Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 » by Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.

The committee wanted the recommendations on off-base discrimination contained in its initial report also applied overseas.
Extract from : « Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 » by Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.

The local commander also arranged for the desegregation of some off-base social facilities in a effort to improve black morale.
Extract from : « Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 » by Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.

It is hard enough to be told that you are off-base and that your behavior has been bad when an adult says the damning words.
Extract from : « The Fourth R » by George Oliver Smith

Synonyms for off-base

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