out-there
Far from mainstream
Out-there describes something unconventional, eccentric, or pushing against mainstream norms.
The hyphenated form works as an adjective: His ideas are pretty out-there.
It suggests strangeness that might be creative or might be crazy—the speaker often isn't sure which.
She has some out-there theories about ancient civilizations.
The phrase evokes distance from the center, from what's normal or expected.
Testing new methods
- cutting-edgeAt innovation's forefront
- innovativeIntroducing new ideas
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
visionary · boundary-pushing · groundbreaking · trailblazing · edgy · provocative · subversive · transgressive
Departing from standard practice
- quirkyIdiosyncratically unusual
- offbeatPleasantly strange or unusual
- weirdStrangely unsettling
- bizarreStrikingly unconventional
strange · oddball · freakish · peculiar · zany · whimsical · kooky · wacky
Being from outer space
- cosmicPertaining to the universe
- otherworldlySeemingly not earthly
- unearthlySupernatural or eerie
- spaceyAbsent-minded, unfocused
interstellar · galactic · intergalactic · sci-fi · futuristic · paranormal · supernatural · surreal
Root-indicating symbol
- outrageousShockingly bad or excessive
- over-the-topExcessively dramatic or extravagant
- excessiveSurpassing reasonable bounds
- exaggeratedMade larger than reality
extravagant · flamboyant · ostentatious · dramatic · theatrical · loud · garish · gaudy
Far away or aloof
- farawayAt great distance
- isolatedSeparated from others
- secludedSet apart, private
- off-the-beaten-pathUncommon or secluded route
boondocks · backcountry · hinterland · outback · wilderness · frontier · beyond · yonder
experimental
Testing new methods
- cutting-edgeAt innovation's forefront
- innovativeIntroducing new ideas
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
radical · visionary · boundary-pushing · groundbreaking · trailblazing · edgy · provocative · subversive · transgressive · genre-bending
unconventional
Departing from standard practice
bizarre · strange · oddball · freakish · peculiar · zany · whimsical · kooky · wacky · outlandish
extraterrestrial
Being from outer space
- cosmicPertaining to the universe
- otherworldlySeemingly not earthly
- unearthlySupernatural or eerie
spacey · interstellar · galactic · intergalactic · sci-fi · futuristic · paranormal · supernatural · surreal · trippy
radical
Root-indicating symbol
- outrageousShockingly bad or excessive
- over-the-topExcessively dramatic or extravagant
- excessiveSurpassing reasonable bounds
exaggerated · extravagant · flamboyant · ostentatious · dramatic · theatrical · loud · garish · gaudy · flashy
distant
Far away or aloof
off-the-beaten-path · boondocks · backcountry · hinterland · outback · wilderness · frontier · beyond · yonder · far-flung
out-thereconventional
Following accepted practices
mainstream · traditional · orthodox · normal · conservative
out-theregrounded
Stable and realistic
down-to-earth · practical · realistic · sensible · pragmatic
out-thererelatable
Easy to identify with
unremarkable · accessible · familiar · acceptable · ordinary
out, there, outs, outing, outer, outward, outwardly, outermost, without