ousted

[ ous-tid ]

adjective

1. expelled or removed:

   The recently ousted CEO has told the board of directors that he won't accept his $800,000 severance.

2. Law. ejected or evicted:

   If there weren’t some restriction or cost, such as a bond, every ousted tenant would appeal, with or without justification.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of oust.

Other Words From

• un·oust·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ousted¹

First recorded in 1660–70; oust ( def ) + -ed ²( def ) for the adjective senses; oust ( def ) + -ed ¹( def ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

Putin backed Lukashenko after he claimed a disputed election victory in 2020, sparking mass protests that almost ousted him from power.

From BBC

On Monday, a new prime minister was installed by the country's ruling council after the previous leader, Garry Conille, was ousted less than six months into the job.

From BBC

Voters in Council District 14, meanwhile, ousted Councilmember Kevin de León, who refused to resign after being caught on tape making deplorable, racially divisive comments.

From Los Angeles Times

That may be why they were ousted even as progressive prosecutors in Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties were recently reelected.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to approving Proposition 36, which cracks down on criminal sentencing for theft and fentanyl crimes, voters also ousted progressive-leaning prosecutors in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fired
• freed
• laid-off
• released
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