outsider

noun

out·sid·er ˌau̇t-ˈsī-dər

ˈau̇t-ˌsī-

Synonyms of outsider next

: a person who does not belong to a particular group

chiefly British : a contender not expected to win

outsiderness noun

Examples of outsider in a Sentence

To outsiders, the ritual may seem strange. She felt like an outsider in her new school. An outsider defeated the champion! She was a rank outsider who managed to win.

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The Thunder up until then had been complaining about a lack of respect toward them from outsiders. —

Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024 After the seventh or eighth verse, though, that group of outsiders whom the family won’t let in comes to feel like the audience, too. —

Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024 When supply chain chaos collided with booming demand for consumer electronics during the pandemic, the resulting chip shortage exposed the big risks of relying on outsiders for such a critical technology. —

Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024 For metro Detroiters, the Michelin guide may offer an interesting glimpse into the region’s perception by outsiders. —

Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outsider