outsider
noun
out·sid·er
ˌau̇t-ˈsī-dər 
ˈau̇t-ˌsī-
1
: a person who does not belong to a particular group
2
chiefly British
: a contender not expected to win
outsiderness
noun
Examples of outsider in a Sentence
To outsiders, the ritual may seem strange.
She felt like an outsider in her new school.
An outsider defeated the champion!
She was a rank outsider who managed to win.
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Her victory in the district, which stretches from Hidalgo County to San Antonio, gave new hope to Republicans, who once were considered outsiders in local politics.
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Edgar Sandoval, New York Times, 7 June 2024
But Torres is the real thing—a visionary weirdo who delivers on the artistic, comedic, and political potential of outsider identity.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 7 June 2024
Brown also spoke about feeling as though outsiders looking at the entertainment industry may not realize artists face many of the same mental health struggles as anyone else.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
City firefighters usually oppose hiring an outsider based on concerns someone from another fire agency would struggle to understand the department’s culture and face a steep learning curve.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2024
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Edgar Sandoval, New York Times, 7 June 2024
But Torres is the real thing—a visionary weirdo who delivers on the artistic, comedic, and political potential of outsider identity.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 7 June 2024
Brown also spoke about feeling as though outsiders looking at the entertainment industry may not realize artists face many of the same mental health struggles as anyone else.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
City firefighters usually oppose hiring an outsider based on concerns someone from another fire agency would struggle to understand the department’s culture and face a steep learning curve.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2024
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“Outsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsider. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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outsider
noun
out·sid·er
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈsīd-ər
: a person who does not belong to a particular group
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