outsider

noun
UK: /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/
US: /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdər/

  1. A person who is not part of a group or society.

    1. He felt like an outsider at the new school.
    2. As a newcomer, she initially felt like an outsider looking in on their traditions.

  2. Someone who does not belong to a particular profession or organization.

    1. He was an outsider in the world of finance.
    2. The company brought in an outsider to provide a fresh perspective on management.

  3. A competitor who is not expected to win.

    1. He was an outsider in the race.
    2. Despite being an outsider, she surprisingly won the competition with ease.

Synonyms

stranger nonmember foreigner alien newcomer entrant
outsider adjective

  1. Not part of a group or organization.

    1. It's an outsider view.
    2. The report offered an outsider perspective on the company's internal affairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "outsider" in English means: A person who is not part of a group or society., Someone who does not belong to a particular profession or organization., A competitor who is not expected to win..

The phonetic transcription of "outsider" is /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/ in British English and /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "outsider": stranger, nonmember, foreigner, alien, newcomer, entrant.

Example usage of "outsider": "He felt like an outsider at the new school.". More examples on the page.