Phrase guide

lost sheep

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A disadvantaged or marginalized person who can be "brought back into the fold" with a little effort.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From the parable of the Lost Sheep.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: eksynyt lammas — disadvantaged or marginalized person
  • French: brebis égarée — disadvantaged or marginalized person
  • Polish: zbłąkana owieczka — disadvantaged or marginalized person
  • Russian: заблу́дшая овца́ (zablúdšaja ovcá) — disadvantaged or marginalized person
  • Swedish: förlorat får — disadvantaged or marginalized person
  • Vietnamese: chiên lạc — disadvantaged or marginalized person