out-of-the-way

• Qualifie un lieu éloigné, isolé ou difficile d'accès.

Describes a place that is remote, isolated, or difficult to reach.

1. Unusual or extraordinaryB2informal

   Something that is out of the ordinary; remarkable or uncommon.

   hors du commun

   • She has a collection of out-of-the-way facts about history.
   • His taste in music is quite out-of-the-way.
   • The artist's style is definitely out-of-the-way and unique.

   Synonymesexceptionalextraordinarypeculiarrareremarkablesingularstrangeuncommonunusual

   Antonymescommoncustomarynormalordinarytypicalusual

2. Improper or offensiveC1informal

   Behavior or remarks that are considered inappropriate, rude, or shocking.

   déplacé, inconvenant

   • His out-of-the-way comments made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She was offended by his out-of-the-way joke.
   • That kind of out-of-the-way behavior is not tolerated here.

   Synonymesimproperinappropriateindecorousindelicateoffensiverudeunbecomingunseemly

   Antonymesappropriatedecorousfittingproperseemlysuitable

3. Remote or secludedB2formal

   Located far from populated areas or main roads; isolated.

   éloigné, isolé

   • They stayed in a small, out-of-the-way village in the mountains.
   • The cabin is in an out-of-the-way spot, perfect for a quiet retreat.
   • We discovered an out-of-the-way beach with no tourists.

   Synonymesbackwoodsfar-flunggodforsakeninaccessibleisolatedlonelyoff the beaten trackoutlyingremotesecluded

   Antonymesaccessiblecentralconvenientmainstreampopularpublic