outsider
UK: ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə | US: ˌaʊtˈsaɪdər
n. a person who does not belong to a particular group or organization
n. someone who is not accepted as part of a society or community
n. a competitor thought to have little chance of winning
The word "outsider" combines "out" (from Old English ūt, meaning "external") and "side" (from Old English sīde, meaning "flank" or "position"), with the suffix "-er" (agent noun suffix). It originally referred to someone physically outside a boundary, later evolving to signify social exclusion or marginalization. The term gained metaphorical use in the 19th century to describe non-members of groups or underdog competitors.
As an outsider, she struggled to understand the company's internal culture.
The small-town community viewed newcomers as outsiders.
The underdog team was considered an outsider in the championship.
His unconventional ideas made him feel like an outsider in academic circles.
The film tells the story of an outsider who finds acceptance through friendship.