Meaning & Definition of word "Outcast"
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Outcast
/ˈaʊt.kæst/
noun:
- 1. A person who has been rejected or ostracized by a group.
- Example: After standing up for her beliefs, she felt like an outcast among her peers.
- 2. Someone who is excluded from society or a social group.
- Example: The novel tells the story of an outcast trying to find acceptance in a harsh world.
- 3. A person who is not accepted by others and feels isolated.
- Example: He was labeled as an outcast after moving to a new town where he knew no one.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'outcast', meaning 'one who has been cast out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
social outcast:
Someone who is excluded from social interactions.
outcast from society:
A person who is not accepted by the community.
Related Words
ostracize:
To deliberately exclude someone from a group or society.
alienate:
To cause someone to feel isolated or estranged.
Slang Meanings of outcast
Meaning: The odd one out.
Example Sentence: In our group, he's the outcast, always doing his own thing.
Meaning: Misfit.
Example Sentence: She's a total misfit at this school; it's like she's an outcast.