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outsider

[ˌaʊtˈsaɪdər]

outsider Definition

  • 1a person who does not belong to a particular group or community
  • 2a person who is not accepted or is isolated from society

Using outsider: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outsider" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    As an outsider, it was difficult for him to understand the local customs.

  • Example

    She always felt like an outsider in her own family.

  • Example

    The company hired an outsider to lead the new project.

outsider Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outsider

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Idioms Using outsider

  • someone who is observing a situation from the outside and does not have full knowledge or understanding of it

    Example

    As an outsider looking in, I can see that there are many problems with the company's management structure.

  • being excluded from a group or situation

    Example

    After being laid off, she felt like she was on the outside looking in at the company she had worked for.

  • a small possibility of success or winning

    Example

    There's an outside chance that we'll be able to finish the project on time, but it's unlikely.

Phrases with outsider

  • art created by self-taught artists who are not part of the mainstream art world

    Example

    The museum has a collection of outsider art that showcases the creativity of non-professional artists.

  • a political candidate who is not affiliated with any major political party or establishment

    Example

    The outsider candidate promised to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the political arena.

  • the illegal practice of buying or selling securities based on information that is not available to the public

    Example

    He was charged with outsider trading after making a large profit from a stock purchase based on insider information.

Origins of outsider

from 'out' + 'side'

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Summary: outsider in Brief

An 'outsider' [ˌaʊtˈsaɪdər] is someone who does not belong to a particular group or community, or who is not accepted or is isolated from society. It can refer to people who are not part of a family, organization, or political party, as well as to those who are excluded from social circles. Examples include 'The company hired an outsider to lead the new project.' and 'She always felt like an outsider in her own family.' The term also extends into phrases like 'an outsider looking in,' which denotes a lack of understanding, and 'outside chance,' which implies a slim possibility of success.

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