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outcast

 

[ ˈaʊtˌkæst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

rejected individual

A person who has been rejected or ostracized by society or a particular group, often for not conforming to social norms or expectations. Outcasts may experience feelings of loneliness, alienation, and isolation.

Synonyms

exile, misfit, outlier, outlier, pariah

Examples of usage

  • He felt like an outcast in his own family, always being treated differently.
  • She became an outcast at school after standing up against bullying.
  • The outcast sought refuge in the wilderness, away from judgmental eyes.

Translations

Translations of the word "outcast" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pária

🇮🇳 त्यागा हुआ व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Ausgestoßener

🇮🇩 orang buangan

🇺🇦 відщепенець

🇵🇱 wyrzutek

🇯🇵 追放者

🇫🇷 paria

🇪🇸 paria

🇹🇷 dışlanmış

🇰🇷 추방자

🇸🇦 منبوذ

🇨🇿 vyvrhel

🇸🇰 vyvrheľ

🇨🇳 被排斥者

🇸🇮 odpadnik

🇮🇸 útskúfaður

🇰🇿 қуғындалған

🇬🇪 გარიყული

🇦🇿 kənarlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 paria

Word origin

The term 'outcast' originated in the mid-16th century, combining 'out' and 'cast'. It originally referred to someone who had been cast out or expelled from a group. Over time, the word evolved to encompass individuals who were socially marginalized or rejected.

See also: cast, castaway, caste, caster, casting, castle, forecast, uncast.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,421, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.