Phrase guide

white sheep

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

a conformist; an ordinary or conventional person

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a disliked person; one who is disfavored

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, ironic

Examples

  • I was the white sheep of the family, the straight man.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see white, sheep.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

large white wild sheep of northwestern Canada and Alaska

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Dall sheep, Dall's sheep, Ovis montana dalli

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wild sheep

History

Etymology

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