offbeat
/ˈɔːfbiːt/
adjective
- Unusual, unconventional, or not typical; different from the mainstream in an interesting or quirky way.
- His offbeat approach to solving problems often surprised his coworkers.
- She wore an offbeat outfit with mismatched patterns and bright colors.
- The movie had an offbeat sense of humor that not everyone appreciated.
Antonyms
noun
- In music, a beat that is not the main strong beat; a weak beat or an accent placed between the main beats.
- She clapped on the offbeat while the rest of the class clapped on the downbeat.
- The drummer emphasized the offbeat to create a syncopated rhythm.
- Jazz musicians often play on the offbeat to give the music a swinging feel.