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Meaning of black sheep

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

black sheep

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person.

  2. A disliked person; one who is disfavored.

    Example: He always was the black sheep in the family, as an artist among doctors and lawyers.