1. a person who does not belong to or is not accepted by a particular group
2. a person who is not involved in or connected with a particular organization or activity
3. a competitor thought to have little chance of winning
Usage: sports; gambling

Examples

• As the new student, she felt like an outsider in the close-knit class.
• The company hired an outsider to serve as the new CEO.
• Outsiders aren’t allowed in the members-only club.
• The investigation was conducted by an outsider to ensure objectivity.
• He was considered an outsider in the mayoral race.
• The outsider won the horse race at 20-to-1 odds.
• Local residents were suspicious of outsiders moving into their small town.