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outsider

outsider

Meaning of outsider

excluded person

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British English/ən aʊtˈsaɪdə/
American English/aʊtˈsaɪdɚ/
Russian transcription[pəstɐˈronnʲɪj]
outsider
outsider - посторонний
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outsider with Russian translation

outsider usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На школьной вечеринке Том оказался посторонним, потому что он ни с кем не был знаком.

At the school party, Tom was an outsider because he didn't know anyone.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На встрече друзей с Джейком обращались как с посторонним, поэтому он ушёл раньше.

They treated Jake as an outsider at the reunion, so he left early.

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outsider belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

outsiderпосторонний
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

outsider synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between outsider / stranger / bystander / outcast / misfit / loner

🇬🇧English
outsider

General term for someone not part of a group or not involved; neutral but can sound detached.

B1Often

He always felt like an outsider at family gatherings.

Он всегда чувствовал себя посторонним на семейных собраниях.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes lack of prior acquaintance — someone unknown, not necessarily excluded from a group.

B1Very Often

I was nervous talking to a stranger on the train.

Мне было неловко разговаривать с незнакомцем в поезде.

B
🇬🇧English
bystander

A person present who watches an event but does not take part; descriptive and neutral.

B2Often

Several bystanders filmed the accident on their phones.

Несколько очевидцев записали аварию на телефоны.

O
🇬🇧English
outcast

Someone expelled or rejected by society or a group; strong connotation of social exclusion and stigma.

B2Rarely

After the scandal he became an outcast in his community.

После скандала он стал изгоем в своём сообществе.

M
🇬🇧English
misfit

Someone who does not fit group norms due to behaviour, interests or character; emphasizes mismatch.

B2Often

He often felt like a misfit at school because of his hobbies.

Он часто чувствовал себя не в своей тарелке в школе из‑за своих увлечений.

🇬🇧English

A person who prefers solitude or independence; not necessarily rejected — may be a personal choice.

B1Often

She's a loner who enjoys hiking alone at weekends.

Она любит уединённые походы по выходным — ей нравится быть одиночкой.

🇬🇧English

Someone recently arrived in a group or place; neutral and emphasizes temporary status.

B1Very Often

The newcomers were introduced at the meeting.

Новичков представили на собрании.

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How to pronounce outsider and what this word means

outsider translation: посторонний. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce outsider

/ən aʊtˈsaɪdə/

outsider translation

посторонний

outsider examples

At the school party, Tom was an outsider because he didn't know anyone.

outsider transcription

/ən aʊtˈsaɪdə/, /aʊtˈsaɪdɚ/

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outsider meaning: what does it mean?

excluded person

outsider pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

outsider is pronounced as /ən aʊtˈsaɪdə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

outsider definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

At the school party, Tom was an outsider because he didn't know anyone. Translation: На школьной вечеринке Том оказался посторонним, потому что он ни с кем не был знаком.

Is outsider part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?

Yes, outsider (посторонний) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is outsider part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, outsider (посторонний) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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