Used to describe someone socially excluded for bad behavior or undesirable traits. After the scandal, the politician became a pariah in his own party.
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Feeling Isolated
Emphasizes the extreme loneliness one feels from being avoided. Even in a crowded room, the ex-convict felt like a pariah.
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Strong Negative
Pariah carries a stronger negative meaning than just being unliked; it implies being shunned. After cheating in the tournament, he was treated as a pariah by the gaming community.