English Dictionary

out of one's element

形容詞

慣用表現

(idiomatic) In a situation which is unsuitable, unfamiliar, or unenjoyable.

日本語の意味

場違いである / 不慣れな状況にある / 馴染みのない環境にいる

A scientist thrown into a marketing role may feel out of one's element at first.

マーケティングの役割に配属された科学者は、最初は場違いに感じることがある。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) In a situation which is unsuitable, unfamiliar, or unenjoyable.

Mrs. Hobson was particularly out of her element in New York, which she regarded as the most sinful of cities, and seldom ventured out of the apartment for any length of time.

more out of one's element （ comparative ）

most out of one's element （ superlative ）