Out Or Keeping (Adjective)
Meaning
Not in keeping with what is correct or proper; "completely inappropriate behavior".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's decision to lay off employees on Christmas Eve was out of keeping with their usual generous policies.
- His behavior at the funeral was out of keeping with the somber occasion.
- The flashy decorations were out of keeping with the elegant style of the mansion.
- The loud music was out of keeping with the quiet neighborhood.
- The CEO's extravagant spending was out of keeping with the company's financial struggles.