The odd man/one out Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Feeling Different Used when feeling or being perceived as not fitting in with the rest. At the music festival, I felt like the odd one out among all the metal fans. Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone The phrase is neutral and doesn't imply any negative judgment or exclusion. He's just the odd one out because he's new, but he'll blend in soon. Pro Tip 3/3Group Context Mostly used referring to a person's situation in relation to a group. With all my siblings married, I'm now the odd one out at family gatherings.