black sheep
noun
: a disfavored or disreputable member of a group
Example Sentences
She was the black sheep of the family.
Recent Examples on the Web He's always been seen as a black sheep of this family. 
Christina Dugan Ramirez, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Also on the red carpet was cast member Beth Ditto, who may not hail from Nashville, but the Arkansas native brought her Southern roots and musical chops to the drama as the Roman family's black sheep daughter, Gigi. Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 The brand is a partnership between Ashe's widow, photographer Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, the Arthur Ashe estate, Jack Carlson (founder of Rowing Blazers, which revived Princess Diana's iconic black sheep sweater) and Karl-Raphael Blanchard. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 26 Aug. 2022 Written for Xanadu by stalwart John Farrar, this song is the black sheep of the family, with hints of Talking Heads and the best horror movie soundtracks. Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Obligatory plains-visits to the family black sheep come down the line, giving the kids a chance to exchange precocious notes with their country cousins. Duane Bygre, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 July 2022 Astin plays a talented but directionless P.I. who is the black sheep of his family. Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 May 2022 Emma is described as the self-deprecating black sheep of an Asian American political dynasty who has never been afraid to carve her own path despite the objections of her impressive family. Selome Hailu, Variety, 27 Apr. 2022 At least in 2023 MLB will be getting rid of its black sheep, The Shift. Nick Canepa Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2022 See More
Christina Dugan Ramirez, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Also on the red carpet was cast member Beth Ditto, who may not hail from Nashville, but the Arkansas native brought her Southern roots and musical chops to the drama as the Roman family's black sheep daughter, Gigi. Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 The brand is a partnership between Ashe's widow, photographer Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, the Arthur Ashe estate, Jack Carlson (founder of Rowing Blazers, which revived Princess Diana's iconic black sheep sweater) and Karl-Raphael Blanchard. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 26 Aug. 2022 Written for Xanadu by stalwart John Farrar, this song is the black sheep of the family, with hints of Talking Heads and the best horror movie soundtracks. Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Obligatory plains-visits to the family black sheep come down the line, giving the kids a chance to exchange precocious notes with their country cousins. Duane Bygre, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 July 2022 Astin plays a talented but directionless P.I. who is the black sheep of his family. Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 May 2022 Emma is described as the self-deprecating black sheep of an Asian American political dynasty who has never been afraid to carve her own path despite the objections of her impressive family. Selome Hailu, Variety, 27 Apr. 2022 At least in 2023 MLB will be getting rid of its black sheep, The Shift. Nick Canepa Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1657, in the meaning defined above