Outcast: meaning, definitions and examples
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outcast
[ ˈaʊtˌkæst ]
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.