outsider
noun
out·sid·er
ˌau̇t-ˈsī-dər 
ˈau̇t-ˌsī-
1
: a person who does not belong to a particular group
2
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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William Jones, USA Today, 14 May 2025
New York was and still is frequently enhanced by outsiders like Carter, and the U.S. is no different.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
But what if the crime wasn’t committed by a stranger or outsider?
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 12 May 2025
Sources said the allure of an outsider remains tempting for the BBC, and Holland’s mix of commercial and public service experience could work in his favor.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for outsider
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“Outsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsider. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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outsider
noun
out·sid·er
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈsīd-ər
: a person who does not belong to a particular group
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