left out

or left-out

[ left out ]

adjective

1. excluded or omitted:

   Proofread carefully to catch typographical errors, such as repeated words or a left out quotation mark or parenthesis.

   The songwriter calls it an anthem for left-out and bullied kids.

2. remaining behind in an exposed, accessible, or visible place:

   Raccoons love to supplement their diets with items from your trash or left-out pet food.

verb

1. left out, the simple past tense and past participle of verb phrase leave out ¹.

Word History and Origins

Origin of left out¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

“For too long parents have had this impossible choice between giving in and getting their child an addictive device or seeing their child isolated and feeling left out socially,” Ms Friedlander says.

From BBC

“Auction houses and collectors reap the benefits, while the creator, who makes the very object driving the market, is left out.”

From New York Times

She was unexpectedly left out of the Wales women's squad in late 2022, which the BBC understands was due to a breakdown in her relationship with her teammates, due to allegations some had lent her money that she had not paid back.

From BBC

He cited concerns from residents who said they felt they’d been left out of the conversation.

From Los Angeles Times

The game was changed in the 53rd minute by a flash of genius from Harry Kane, back after being left out in favour of Ollie Watkins for the 3-0 win in Athens and facing some potentially unflattering reviews after another sluggish first-half performance.

From BBC