OUTCAST Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

outcast

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌkast

Definition of outcast

as in reject

one who is cast out or rejected by society the professor is something of an outcast in the halls of academe now that his former support of a dictatorial regime has become public

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Recent Examples of outcast Rahm Emanuel, a former congressman, White House chief of staff and mayor of Chicago, made a stop at Tel Aviv University in July to excoriate Netanyahu for turning Israel into an international outcast. — Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Those accused became social outcasts, leading to eviction notices from landlords, pink slips, club membership revocation and divorces. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 As Davud is drawn back into addiction, Shams grows increasingly isolated among the building’s workers, veterans and outcasts. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 But the island was also a haven for outcasts and pirates and merchants, from across Europe and the Levant and beyond, who came to the Caribbean to seek their fortunes or to help grow the fortunes of others. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outcast

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Noun

And both the immune and eliminated designers are high on their own power; Elizabeth, in particular, is acting mighty haughty for a woman whose ruffled scarlet satin dress looks like a reject from the Westworld costume department.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
The most opinionated of these rejects is Smarty Pants, a basic toilet-training tech tool given an amusingly snarky attitude by Conan O’Brien.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

Definition of reject

Noun

The best part of the movie is Murray Bartlett’s wise leper, a man who for the vast majority of his screen time is covered head to toe.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Robin also strikes up a friendship with a soulful, philosophical leper (Murray Bartlett, covered in wrappings from head to toe), who somehow recognizes his good qualities.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026

Definition of leper

Noun

Veteran Sam Okuayinonu figures to start at one spot, but a trade acquisition or a castoff veteran could, too.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
Ultimately, that could give the Dodgers castoff a chance to remain in the major league picture after his latest stint in Los Angeles.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of castoff

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