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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Like his sister, he’s often felt like an outsider in the family—especially since sports have never been his strong suit.
—
Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Near the show’s beginning are works by Lasar Segall, a Jewish Lithuanian immigrant whose paintings chronicle his experience as an outsider in both Europe and Brazil.
—Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Both were initially seen as outsiders, with Hackman even receiving the lowest score the school had ever given.
—Megan Cartwright, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Conservatives have allied themselves with a leader who appears to be an eccentric outsider.
—Luke Berryman, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outsider
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Near the show’s beginning are works by Lasar Segall, a Jewish Lithuanian immigrant whose paintings chronicle his experience as an outsider in both Europe and Brazil.
—Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Both were initially seen as outsiders, with Hackman even receiving the lowest score the school had ever given.
—Megan Cartwright, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Conservatives have allied themselves with a leader who appears to be an eccentric outsider.
—Luke Berryman, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outsider
Cite this Entry
“Outsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsider. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
outsider
noun
out·sid·er
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈsīd-ər
: a person who does not belong to a particular group
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share