Synonyms of black sheep
11 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for black sheep is eccentric. Other synonyms of black sheep are free spirit, heteroclite, deviant, deviate and individualist.
Synonyms and similar words for black sheep
nounA nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others...
nounA person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.
- bad appleA person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
Opposite of black sheep
nounA person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.
- golden childOne who is favored or the favorite (in a family, on a team, at work, etc.), often held in high esteem by others, and...
Meaning of black sheep
- noun A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason.
- noun A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.
- noun A worker who refuses to strike; a scab.
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Questions about synonyms of black sheep
- What is another word for black sheep?
- Black sheep has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as eccentric, free spirit, heteroclite, deviant, deviate, individualist, maverick and misfit.
- What is the opposite of black sheep?
- The opposite of black sheep is golden child.
- What does black sheep mean?
- Black sheep means a nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason.
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