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outcast
NounAdjective
pl: outcasts
This term carries a heavy emotional weight of isolation and social shame. It describes a state of total exclusion where the individual is not merely disliked, but actively pushed away or forbidden from participating in the community. The feeling is one of profound alienation and loss of belonging. When used as an adjective, it modifies the status of a person or group, emphasizing their marginalized position. As a noun, it identifies the person themselves, often implying a permanent or semi-permanent state of exile from their original social circle.