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

Language that sounds protective To outsiders, some of Russia’s actions can be difficult to recognize because they are often described in official language that sounds humanitarian or routine. — Thom Reilly, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

The film features a wide variety of Jewish types, from kosher-enforcing kitchen staff to a group of outsider-ish kids to a female rabbi (played by Aya Cash). — Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Nee is a cardiologist and medical whistleblower who is also running as a political outsider. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

The phrase suggests outsider, nonconformist — things in fashion this year. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026