pariah

/pəˈɹaɪə/noun

Someone whom society or their community refuses to accept; an outcast.

Example sentences

“After the fraud was exposed, the banker became a pariah in the industry.”
“Countries that ignore the treaty risk being treated as pariahs.”

Taken from a Tamil caste name during colonial rule; 'pariah state' is the common phrase in diplomacy.

Synonyms for pariah

outcast
persona non grata

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Related words

paltrySo small or worthless as to be almost meaningless.pallidLacking color or brightness; looking pale and weak.peremptoryExpecting to be obeyed at once, in a rude way that allows no questions or refusal.perfunctoryDone quickly and without real care or interest, merely because it has to be done.perilousInvolving serious danger or risk.ostracizeTo shut someone out of a group or society by ignoring them and refusing to have any contact with them.