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Definition of outsider

outsider

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dɚ/
out · sid · er
Plural:outsiders
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outsider Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who does not belong to a particular group, organization, or community.

Example

"Having just moved to the small rural town, she felt like an outsider for the first few months."

2

A competitor, applicant, or racehorse thought to have little chance of winning a contest or election.

Example

"The unseeded player entered the tournament as a complete outsider but managed to reach the finals."

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• Rhymes for outsider

• Nearby Words

outshoot
outshout
outside
outsider
outsing
outsize
outsized

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outsider. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outsider
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