Definitions
- Referring to a person who has been rejected or ostracized by society or a group. - Talking about someone who is isolated or excluded from a community or social circle. - Describing a person who is considered an outsider or not accepted by their peers.
- Referring to a person who is shunned or avoided by society due to their actions, beliefs, or background. - Talking about someone who is considered an outcast or untouchable in a particular culture or community. - Describing a person who is socially stigmatized or rejected by others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to people who are rejected or excluded by society.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe someone who is socially isolated or stigmatized.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Outcast is more commonly used in everyday language while pariah is less common and may be considered more formal.
- 2Connotation: Outcast implies being cast out or rejected while pariah implies being avoided or shunned.
- 3Scope: Outcast can refer to anyone who is rejected or excluded while pariah is often used to describe someone who is stigmatized due to their background or beliefs.
- 4Intensity: Pariah may carry a stronger negative connotation than outcast.
Remember this!
While both outcast and pariah refer to people who are rejected or excluded by society, there are differences in their origin, usage, connotation, scope, and intensity. Outcast is more commonly used and implies being cast out or rejected, while pariah is less common and implies being avoided or shunned. Additionally, pariah is often used to describe someone who is stigmatized due to their background or beliefs and may carry a stronger negative connotation.
