feel left out
idiom
: to feel that one is not included in something
He always feels left out when his friends talk about sports.
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Confused Lochlan, who thoughtfully jerked off his older brother so that Saxon wouldn’t feel left out.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Owners often get wrapped up in the excitement of adding a new pet to the family, which can, unintentionally, make the others feel left out.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
With solo reservations on the rise but many restaurants still restricting tables to two or more, solitary Americans often feel left out or stigmatized.
—Priya Krishna, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
With long waitlists for upgrades and limited availability of high-value rewards, members often feel left out.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Owners often get wrapped up in the excitement of adding a new pet to the family, which can, unintentionally, make the others feel left out.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
With solo reservations on the rise but many restaurants still restricting tables to two or more, solitary Americans often feel left out or stigmatized.
—Priya Krishna, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
With long waitlists for upgrades and limited availability of high-value rewards, members often feel left out.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Feel left out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20left%20out. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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