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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