Pronunciation: /pəˈraɪə/
noun a person who is rejected or despised by society
A1 The pariah was shunned by the rest of the group.
A2 In some cultures, being a pariah can lead to social isolation.
B1 The village considered the outsider to be a pariah due to their different beliefs.
B2 The controversial politician was seen as a pariah by many in the community.
C1 The once beloved celebrity became a pariah after the scandal broke.
C2 The company's unethical practices made them a pariah in the industry.
adjective describing someone or something that is outcast or despised
A1 She felt like a pariah at the new school, struggling to make friends.
A2 The pariah cat was always skittish around strangers.
B1 The pariah employee was often overlooked for promotions.
B2 The pariah country faced economic sanctions from other nations.
C1 The pariah artist was shunned by the art community for their controversial work.
C2 The pariah politician was ousted from office due to corruption allegations.
formal In some societies, individuals with certain beliefs or practices may be treated as a pariah.
informal She felt like a pariah after the falling out with her friends.
slang Don't be a pariah, come hang out with us!
figurative The unpopular opinion was seen as a pariah in the group discussion.
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