Cool MateMeaning of Outsider
a person who is not accepted as a member of a society, group, etc.
In simple words: A person who is not part of a group or community.
Outsider in a sentence
- Here she felt she would always be an outsider.
- I started to feel like a complete outsider.
- an outsider to the group
- They have decided to hire outsiders for some of the key positions.
- To an outsider it may appear to be a glamorous job.
- The race was won by a **rank outsider** *(= a complete )*.
How to use Outsider
The term is used in both formal and informal contexts, often to describe someone who doesn't belong to a specific social group. It can carry a negative connotation if implying exclusion.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of someone standing outside a fence, looking in. They are an outsider.
Related words
Common mistakes with Outsider
- Using 'outsider' to refer to someone who is simply new to a place, without considering their social integration.
- Confusing 'outsider' with 'outcast'; an outsider is not always rejected.
- Using 'outsider' in a sentence where 'insider' would be more appropriate.
Outsider appears in
Outsider in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غريب, دخيل
شخص ليس جزءًا من مجموعة أو مجتمع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বহিরাগত
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি কোনো দল বা সম্প্রদায়ের অংশ নন।
- GermanDeutsch
Außenseiter
Jemand, der nicht zu einer Gruppe oder Gemeinschaft gehört.
- SpanishEspañol
Forastero, Forastera, Forastero/a, Ajeno/a, Extraño/a
Alguien que no pertenece a un grupo o comunidad.
- Persianفارسی
غریبه، تازهوارد
کسی که جزو یک گروه یا جامعه نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Outsider
Quelqu'un qui ne fait pas partie d'un groupe ou d'une communauté.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बाहरी व्यक्ति
कोई व्यक्ति जो किसी समूह या समुदाय का हिस्सा नहीं है।
- ItalianItaliano
Outsider
Una persona che non fa parte di un gruppo o di una comunità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Forasteiro, Estranho
Alguém que não faz parte de um grupo ou comunidade.
- RussianРусский
Чужак, посторонний
Человек, который не является частью группы или сообщества.
- Urduاردو
اجنبی، باہر کا آدمی
ایک شخص جو کسی گروہ یا کمیونٹی کا حصہ نہیں ہے۔
- Chinese中文
外人,局外人
一个不属于某个群体或社区的人。
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- Alien
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Frequently asked questions about Outsider
What does Outsider mean?
A person who is not part of a group or community.
What is the definition of Outsider?
a person who is not accepted as a member of a society, group, etc.
How do you use Outsider in a sentence?
Here she felt she would always be an outsider.
Can you give another example of Outsider?
I started to feel like a complete outsider.
What are synonyms for Outsider?
Common alternatives include foreigner, stranger, nonmember, interloper, alien.
What is the opposite of Outsider?
Opposite meanings include insider, member, belonger.
What words go with Outsider?
It commonly pairs with complete, political, social, feel, feel like, outsider to, complete, rank, outsider in.
What are common mistakes when using Outsider?
Using 'outsider' to refer to someone who is simply new to a place, without considering their social integration. Confusing 'outsider' with 'outcast'; an outsider is not always rejected. Using 'outsider' in a sentence where 'insider' would be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Outsider?
US: /["/ˌaʊtˈsaɪdər/"]/, UK: /["/ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Outsider?
The term is used in both formal and informal contexts, often to describe someone who doesn't belong to a specific social group. It can carry a negative connotation if implying exclusion.
What CEFR level is Outsider?
"Outsider" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.