Synonyms of afield

afield

adverb

ə-ˈfēld 

as in wrong

off the desired or intended path or course

how did we get so far afield from the subject we intended to discuss?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrong
• astray
• awry
• badly
• incorrectly
• amiss
• mistakenly
• improperly
• wrongly
• inappropriately
• inadequately
• insufficiently
• faultily
• unpromisingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• well
• right
• perfectly
• favorably
• aright
• properly
• rightly
• correctly
• appropriately
• suitably
• auspiciously
• promisingly
• fittingly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of afield

Quite understandably at this time of deep uncertainty and major conflict in the Middle East, British travellers are opting to visit Europe rather than venturing farther afield. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026

Farther afield are a stabling block, paddocks, a boating lake, and unspoiled woodland. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

The main airport, Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International in the capital, Caracas, has been damaged, and buildings as far afield as neighboring Brazil have been evacuated, per Sky News. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

If all goes to plan, NASA will build one or more moon bases near the lunar south pole, then use the skills and knowledge gained from this endeavor to get astronauts even farther afield — to Mars. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 June 2026

The Best Expedition Cruises Cruises are also heading further and further afield. — Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Use the complimentary bike hire to explore the neighborhood and tourist spots further afield. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026

Rustin told me that roughly 50,000 people attend the weekend each year, with many flying in from the US, Europe, and further afield. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026