Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

social outcast

noun

/ˈsoʊʃəl ˈaʊtkæst/

Definition

A person who is rejected or excluded from a social group or society.

Examples

The quirky artist felt like a social outcast in the conservative town.
During school, bullying led many students to become social outcasts.
He struggled with being labeled as a social outcast after he moved to a new city.

Meaning

The term ‘social outcast’ refers to someone who does not fit in or is not accepted by a community or a particular group, often leading to feelings of isolation.