black sheep
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noun
Definitions
A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person.
A disliked person; one who is disfavored.
Example: He always was the black sheep in the family, as an artist among doctors and lawyers.
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A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person.
A disliked person; one who is disfavored.
Example: He always was the black sheep in the family, as an artist among doctors and lawyers.