Leave out Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Social Exclusion Used when someone is not included in a group or activity, often causing emotional pain. I was left out of the game, which made me feel unwanted. Pro Tip 2/3Accidental Omission Sometimes things are left out by mistake, not deliberately. I left out your name from the list by accident, sorry. Pro Tip 3/3Intentional Choice It can be an intentional decision to not include something. Let's leave out the controversial topic from our discussion.