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Beyond the Pale

MEANING IN ENGLISH

Outside the bounds of acceptable behavior, morality, or social norms.

In context

01

His aggressive refusal to accept the organizational changes was completely beyond the pale.

02

Spreading rumors about colleagues who are adapting to remote work is considered beyond the pale.

Synonyms

unacceptable,intolerable,out of bounds

Antonyms

acceptable,conventional,legitimate

Collocations

considered beyond the pale,completely beyond the pale,behavior beyond the pale

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗