out of keeping with
phrase
: not agreeing with or sharing important qualities with (something)
Her comments revealed a nervousness that seemed out of keeping with her calm appearance.
The modern decor was out of keeping with the church's architecture.
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“Out of keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20of%20keeping%20with. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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