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outcast Synonyms

Another word for outcast

Choosing another word for outcast depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who has been rejected, ostracized, or driven out by their home, community, or society.

Usage Example

"Because of his unconventional scientific theories, he was treated as an pariah by his academic peers for decades."

Strongest
pariah
Strong
exile
leper
outsider
castaway
misfit
Weak
reprobate
vagabond

• adjective (Context 2)

Rejected or ostracized by society or a social group; homeless and friendless.

Usage Example

"The novel chronicles the struggles of ostracized youths trying to build a supportive community of their own."

Strongest
ostracized
rejected
shunned
Strong
excluded
banished
exiled
forsaken
abandoned

Opposites of outcast

The opposite of outcast shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

accepted
welcomed
insider
included
popular
member
beloved
favorite
See all opposites of outcast

• Nearby Words

outbreak
outbuilding
outburst
outcast
outclass
outcome
outcompete

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outcast. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outcast
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