pariah

/ˈpærɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is shunned or ostracized by society, often because of their behavior, beliefs, or social status.

“The company’s former CEO is now a pariah in the business community after the scandal.”

2. noun

A person or thing that is outside the normal or accepted group, often because of being different or inferior.

“The pariah dog was shunned by the community due to its aggressive behavior.”

Synonyms

  • leper
  • outcast
  • social outcast

Antonyms

  • celebrity
  • socialite