out-of-the-way

  • (s) out of the ordinary
    • out-of-the-way information
  • (r) extraordinary; unusual
    • such erratic behavior was out of the way for him
  • (s) improper or even offensive
    • out-of-the-way remarks
  • (r) improper; amiss;
  • (s) remote from populous or much-traveled regions
    • they found a quiet out-of-the-way resort
    off the beaten track,
  • (r) in a remote location or at a distance from the usual route
    • the restaurant is top-notch, but a little out of the way
  • (r) murdered
    • the mob boss wanted his rival out of the way
  • (r) dealt with; disposed of
    • I'm so relieved that my midterm is out of the way
  • (r) so as not to obstruct or hinder
    • put that box out of the way so that no one trips on it

Synonyms

off the beaten track

Words of close approximity