Word
ostracized
Phoneticsos·tra·cized, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɔstɹəˌsaɪzd/
Definition
v. to leave someone out of a group on purpose, so they cannot join in or feel welcome.
v. to deliberately exclude a person or group from social acceptance, participation, or privileges.
Examples
“Classmates ignore him and he feels ostracized.”
“After he reported the cheating, his teammates ostracized him and stopped inviting him to lunch.”
“The whistleblower described how colleagues who once sought her advice gradually ostracized her, leaving her isolated in meetings she had once led.”
Examples
simple
“Classmates ignore him and he feels ostracized.”
contextual
“After he reported the cheating, his teammates ostracized him and stopped inviting him to lunch.”
complex
“The whistleblower described how colleagues who once sought her advice gradually ostracized her, leaving her isolated in meetings she had once led.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “ostracized” in context.
Verb
01. become ostracized
“He became ostracized after refusing to support the group's decision.”
verb + adj
02. feel ostracized
“She felt ostracized when the team stopped inviting her to meetings.”
verb + adj
03. ostracized by colleague
“He was ostracized by colleagues after reporting misconduct.”
verb + prep + noun
04. ostracized for belief
“They were ostracized for their beliefs in unpopular political ideas.”
verb + prep + noun
05. ostracized from community
“After the dispute, she was ostracized from community events.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
06. completely ostracized
“The whistleblower was completely ostracized by colleagues after the report.”
adv + adj
07. publicly ostracized
“The actor was publicly ostracized following the controversial interview.”
adv + adj
Noun
08. ostracized member
“The club refused to reinstate the ostracized member after the vote.”
adj + noun
09. ostracized minority
“The policy left the ostracized minority without representation.”
adj + noun
10. become completely ostracized by colleagues
“After the leak, she became completely ostracized by colleagues.”
11. fear of being ostracized
“Fear of being ostracized prevents many students from speaking up.”
12. feel socially ostracized
“Many newcomers feel socially ostracized during their first month at work.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“The Russian president has been ostracized by other world leaders, so his meeting with the most powerful man in the world was a victory for the former KGB spy, and his seeming satisfaction with that showed.” “Cheney, the former representative from Wyoming and a prominent figure from traditional Republicanism, has been largely ostracized from the party due to her outspoken criticism of Trump.” “Once pampered as the torchbearers of a new master race, they were ostracized and ridiculed after the war and into adulthood.” Synonyms
Antonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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