Outsider: meaning, definitions and examples
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outsider
[ ˈaʊtsaɪdər ]
feeling
A person or thing not belonging to a particular group or community.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She always felt like an outsider in school.
- As an outsider, he had a different perspective on the issue.
society
A person who is not accepted or who is isolated from a group, society, or community.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was considered an outsider by the local community.
- She felt like an outsider at the party.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: aside, beside, downside, inside, side, sidearm, sidebar, sidekick, sideline, sidelong, sides, sidewalk, sideward, sideways, siding, subside.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #12,451, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 12448 secreted
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- 12451 outsider
- 12452 welcoming
- 12453 distressing
- 12454 retroactive
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