noun
- the state or condition of being an outsider; the experience of not belonging to or being excluded from a particular group or community
Usage: formal; often used in academic or literary contexts
Examples
- The immigrant’s sense of outsiderness gradually faded as she became more involved in community activities.
- His outsiderness at the prestigious school made him feel isolated from his wealthy classmates.
- The novel explores themes of outsiderness and the struggle to find one’s place in society.
- She embraced her outsiderness, finding strength in her unique perspective.
- The artist’s work reflected his lifelong experience of outsiderness in mainstream culture.
- Moving to a new country often brings feelings of outsiderness that can last for years.