Out of touch

To be “out of touch” with something means to lack awareness or sympathy for it.

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To be “out of touch” with something means to lack awareness or sympathy for it. In 2014, Spain was suffering through a deep recession while the former king, Juan Carlos, was lavishly spending money. Juan Carlos was perceived as “out of touch” with Spaniards, or clearly lacked sympathy for them. Some older adults feel “out of touch” with technology, or lack awareness about it.

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