Synonyms of outsider

outsider

noun

ˌau̇t-ˈsī-dər 

as in stranger

a person who is not native to or known to a community

she seems to enjoy the odd distinction of being the only outsider in such a small community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stranger
• foreigner
• alien
• outlander
• outcast
• nonnative
• pariah
• wanderer
• nonresident
• transient
• drifter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• friend
• familiar
• native
• intimate
• confidant
• buddy
• pal
• comrade
• partner
• fellow
• acquaintance
• colleague
• chum
• peer
• resident
• citizen
• associate
• cohort
• companion
• inhabitant
• mate
• crony
• hearty
• habitant
• hobnobber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outsider

Henderson, meanwhile, billed himself as an outsider in the race and self-funded his campaign. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

In his campaign, Achilles sought to capitalize on anti-establishment, anti-Washington sentiment and position himself as a political outsider, Charlies Hunt, a Boise State University political science professor, previously told the Idaho Statesman. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

Djokovic is chasing a spot but is an outsider at 11th in the race. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Her rise has echoes of podcaster Ashley Flowers and blogger Jessica Red Krauss — media outsiders who tapped into deep veins of public interest. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026