Basic Details
Word: Outcast
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who is rejected or excluded from a group.
Synonyms: Rebel, misfit, pariah
Antonyms: Insider, member, accepted
Idioms and Phrases
- Left out in the cold: Used to describe someone who is excluded from a group or situation. Example: "When the team made their plans without me, I felt left out in the cold."
- Thrown to the wolves: To be put in a situation where one will be in trouble or left to fend for themselves. Example: "The new student was thrown to the wolves during the lunch break, sitting alone while others chatted."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After standing up for what he believed in, he became an outcast among his classmates.
Example 2: The outcast wandered the playground, looking for a friend.
Example 3: It can be very hurtful for someone to be treated as an outcast within a family.
Fun Fact
The term "outcast" comes from the Old Norse word "tkasta," which means "to throw out." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe someone who has been rejected.
Famous Quote
"All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual." Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "outcast" mean?
a) A popular person
b) An accepted member
c) A person who is rejected
d) A teacher
Answer: c) A person who is rejected
2. Which of these is a synonym of "outcast"?
a) Insider
b) Rebel
c) Leader
d) Honoured
Answer: b) Rebel
3. Which word is an antonym of "outcast"?
a) Misfit
b) Pariah
c) Member
d) Teacher
Answer: c) Member
4. Which sentence uses "outcast" correctly?
a) She felt like an outcast at the new school because she didnt know anyone.
b) The outcast won the race and everyone cheered.
c) The outcast was praised for his artwork.
d) The outcast always had many friends.
Answer: a) She felt like an outcast at the new school because she didnt know anyone.
5. Which idiom means a similar idea to being an "outcast"?
a) Left out in the cold
b) In the right place
c) As busy as a bee
d) A diamond in the rough
Answer: a) Left out in the cold
