outcast
14 synonyms for outcast, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who has been rejected or excluded by a group or society.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A person who has been rejected or excluded by a group or society.
“He felt like an outcast at his new school.”
2. adj
Rejected or excluded, cast out from a group.
“The outcast prince wandered the kingdom in disguise.”
How to use outcast
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
social outcast
feel like an outcast
treated as an outcast
Etymology
From Middle English outcasten, built from "out-" and "cast," meaning literally to throw or cast out.
Full origin of outcast →Frequently asked questions
What does “outcast” mean?
The word “outcast” means a person who has been rejected or excluded by a group or society. In plain terms, someone who has been shut out or shunned by the people around them.
How do you pronounce “outcast”?
“Outcast” is pronounced OWT-kahst (/ˈaʊtkæst/ in IPA).
How do you use “outcast” in a sentence?
Here is “outcast” used in a sentence: “He felt like an outcast at his new school.”
What is another word for “outcast”?
Words with a similar meaning to “outcast” include abject, castaway, deviant, exile, fremd and leper.
What part of speech is “outcast”?
Depending on how it is used, “outcast” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “outcast” come from?
The word “outcast” comes from Middle English. From Middle English outcasten, built from "out-" and "cast," meaning literally to throw or cast out.
Is “outcast” a common word?
“Outcast” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “outcast” have?
“Outcast” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who has been rejected or excluded by a group or society.
