Off base

adjective

Being incorrect or mistaken.

Your assumptions about his motivations are completely off base.
Visual representation of "off base" - being incorrect or mistaken

Often appears as...

  • completely off base
  • totally off base

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

adjective

Not in line with someone's values.

His comments were way off base and offended many people.
Visual representation of "off base" - not in line with someone's values

Often appears as...

  • way off base
  • totally off base

Usage tips

Disapproving

General, Idiomatic

adjective

Far from the main place or event.

The rock festival was located off base in the countryside.
Visual representation of "off base" - far from the main place or event

Often appears as...

  • located off base
  • situated off base
adjective

Being incorrect or mistaken.

Your assumptions about his motivations are completely off base.
Visual representation of "off base" - being incorrect or mistaken

Often appears as...

  • completely off base
  • totally off base

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

adjective

Not in line with someone's values.

His comments were way off base and offended many people.
Visual representation of "off base" - not in line with someone's values

Often appears as...

  • way off base
  • totally off base

Usage tips

Disapproving

General, Idiomatic

adjective

Far from the main place or event.

The rock festival was located off base in the countryside.
Visual representation of "off base" - far from the main place or event

Often appears as...

  • located off base
  • situated off base
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "off base"
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Assumption Accuracy

Use when you think someone's guess or idea about a situation is incorrect.

Illustration for Assumption Accuracy
You're off base thinking she was upset; actually, she was just focused.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Debate Disputes

Can indicate you strongly disagree with someone's point during a discussion.

Illustration for Debate Disputes
Your argument is off base; the facts don't support it.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Assumption Accuracy

Use when you think someone's guess or idea about a situation is incorrect.

Illustration for Assumption Accuracy
You're off base thinking she was upset; actually, she was just focused.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Debate Disputes

Can indicate you strongly disagree with someone's point during a discussion.

Illustration for Debate Disputes
Your argument is off base; the facts don't support it.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Assumption Accuracy

Use when you think someone's guess or idea about a situation is incorrect.

Illustration for Assumption Accuracy
You're off base thinking she was upset; actually, she was just focused.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Debate Disputes

Can indicate you strongly disagree with someone's point during a discussion.

Illustration for Debate Disputes
Your argument is off base; the facts don't support it.
Visual representation of the word "Off base"

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