Outsider
/ˌaʊtˈsaɪdər/noun
A person who does not belong to a particular group.
As a newcomer to the town, she felt like an outsider.
Often appears as...
- feel like an outsider
- be treated as an outsider
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Social Exclusion
Use when expressing someone's lack of connection with a social group.
Even at the party, Jane remained an outsider.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Can express feelings of loneliness or isolation.
Not knowing their language, I felt like an outsider.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Necessarily Negative
Sometimes being an outsider gives a fresh perspective or independence.
As an outsider, Mark offered unique solutions.
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