pariahs

Example Sentences

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Myanmar's post-coup leaders have been considered pariahs by many nations abroad.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

They worry about being disfigured or disabled; they fear becoming pariahs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

“We obviously want to collaborate, but we’re seen as the pariahs right now, we’re seen as the bogeymen,” Song said.

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2024

If they aren’t, will they be social pariahs?

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

The sorriest jade of the wretchedest botta has a paper rose stuck behind his ear, though during the hours sacred to the carnival they are pariahs and outcasts from the Corso.

From Our Own Set A Novel by Schubin, Ossip