outcast

/ˈaʊtkæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is rejected or excluded by society, often due to their behavior, appearance, or background.

“She became an outcast among her peers after getting caught cheating on the exam.”

2. verb

To exclude or reject someone from a group or community.

“He was outcast from the team after his repeated poor performances.”

3. adjective

Not accepted or included by others; rejected or ostracized.

“The outcast child sat alone at lunchtime, feeling sad and lonely.”

Synonyms

  • leper
  • misfit
  • pariah

Antonyms

  • mainstream
  • socialite