Synonyms for
Outsiders
Definition
Outsiders are people who are not part of a particular group or society.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- complete outsider
- social outsider
- outsider art
- outsider looking in
- outsider status
- outsider perspective
- outsider candidate
Word family
Usage note
The term 'outsider' often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of belonging or acceptance. It can also be used neutrally to describe someone not part of a particular group or profession.
Example sentences
- The new student felt like an outsider in the classroom.
- The outsiders were not allowed to enter the private party.
- The company hired an outsider to bring in new ideas.
- The town had a small population of outsiders.
- The group of friends did not accept the outsider.
Quotes
'That's why people don't ever think to blame the Socs and are always ready to jump on us. We look hoody and they look decent. It could be just the other way around- half of the hoods I know are pretty decent guys underneath all that grease, and from what I've heard, a lot of Socs are just cold-blooded mean- but people usually go by looks.' - S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders
'Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.' - S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders
'I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me.' - S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders