Outsider: meaning, definitions and examples

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outsider

[ ˈaʊtsaɪdər ]

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feeling

A person or thing not belonging to a particular group or community.

Synonyms

foreigner, stranger

Examples of usage

She always felt like an outsider in school.
As an outsider, he had a different perspective on the issue.

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society

A person who is not accepted or who is isolated from a group, society, or community.

Synonyms

misfit, outcast, pariah

Examples of usage

He was considered an outsider by the local community.
She felt like an outsider at the party.

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sports

A competitor, team, or individual that is not expected to win or perform well.

Synonyms

dark horse, long shot, underdog

Examples of usage

The underdog team was seen as the outsider in the tournament.
He proved himself as an outsider by winning against all odds.

Translations

Translations of the word "outsider" in other languages:

🇵🇹 forasteiro

🇮🇳 बाहरी व्यक्ति (Bahari vyakti)

🇩🇪 Außenseiter

🇮🇩 orang luar

🇺🇦 аутсайдер

🇵🇱 outsider

🇯🇵 アウトサイダー (Autosaidā)

🇫🇷 outsider

🇪🇸 forastero

🇹🇷 dışlanmış

🇰🇷 아웃사이더 (Autsaideo)

🇸🇦 دخيل (Dakhil)

🇨🇿 outsider

🇸🇰 outsider

🇨🇳 局外人 (Júwàirén)

🇸🇮 outsider

🇮🇸 útlagi

🇰🇿 бөтен адам (Böten adam)

🇬🇪 აუტსაიდერი (auts'aideri)

🇦🇿 kənar adam

🇲🇽 forastero

Word origin

The word 'outsider' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the combination of 'out' and 'sider', meaning 'one who stands outside'. Initially used to describe someone not belonging to a particular group or community, the term has evolved to encompass various contexts such as social dynamics, sports, and more.