Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
left-out-in-the-cold
phrase
/lɛft aʊt ɪn ðə koʊld/
Definition
Excluded from a group or a situation, often in a way that feels unfair or unkind.
Examples
- She felt left out in the cold when her friends made plans without her.
- After the project was given to another team, many employees were left out in the cold.
Meaning
To feel neglected or ignored, particularly in social situations where one is not included or invited.
Synonyms
- excluded
- neglected
- overlooked
- isolated
- shunned
